मतलब
Cleaning one's face with water.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In traditional Lithuanian saunas (pirtis), washing the face with cold water after the heat is considered vital for closing the pores and 'locking in' the health benefits. Ancient Balts believed that morning dew (rasa) was the purest form of water. Girls would 'prausti veidą' with dew to ensure eternal beauty. Lithuanians are increasingly into natural cosmetics. You will see many products labeled 'veido prausiklis' containing local herbs like chamomile or calendula. It is a common cultural trope that a 'good' child is one who 'prausia veidą' without being told, symbolizing obedience and self-care.
The Skin Rule
Always use 'prausti' for anything with skin (face, body, baby). Use 'plauti' for everything else.
Case Alert
Don't forget the 'ą' in 'veidą'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.
मतलब
Cleaning one's face with water.
The Skin Rule
Always use 'prausti' for anything with skin (face, body, baby). Use 'plauti' for everything else.
Case Alert
Don't forget the 'ą' in 'veidą'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.
Cold Water Pride
Lithuanians believe cold water on the face is the secret to longevity and health.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of the word 'veidas'.
Aš prausiu ______.
The verb 'prausti' requires the object to be in the Accusative case.
Which verb is correct for washing your face?
Mama sako: 'Eik ______ veidą'.
'Prausti' is used for faces; 'plauti' is for dishes; 'skalbti' is for clothes.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Phrases: 1. Prausiu veidą, 2. Plausiu lėkštes, 3. Skalbsiu drabužius
This tests the distinction between different types of washing in Lithuanian.
Complete the dialogue.
- Kodėl tavo akys raudonos? - Nežinau, einu ______ veidą šaltu vandeniu.
After 'einu' (I am going to), we use the infinitive 'prausti'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
What to Prausti vs. What to Plauti
Prausti
- • Veidą
- • Kūną
- • Vaiką
Plauti
- • Lėkštes
- • Grindis
- • Mašiną
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासAš prausiu ______.
The verb 'prausti' requires the object to be in the Accusative case.
Mama sako: 'Eik ______ veidą'.
'Prausti' is used for faces; 'plauti' is for dishes; 'skalbti' is for clothes.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
This tests the distinction between different types of washing in Lithuanian.
- Kodėl tavo akys raudonos? - Nežinau, einu ______ veidą šaltu vandeniu.
After 'einu' (I am going to), we use the infinitive 'prausti'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
3 सवालIt is technically understandable but sounds very unnatural to a native speaker. It sounds like you are scrubbing your face like a dirty floor.
No, it's neutral. It's used in all levels of society.
'Prausti' needs an object (like 'veidą'). 'Praustis' means 'to wash oneself' in general.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Plauti rankas
similarTo wash hands
Valyti odą
specialized formTo clean the skin
Apsiprausti
builds onTo have a quick wash
Nusiprausti
synonymTo finish washing oneself
