A1 Idiom ニュートラル

Degti noru

To burn with desire

意味

To want something very much.

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文化的背景

Fire is a central theme in Lithuanian mythology. The eternal flame (aukuras) was kept by priestesses called vaidilutės. This idiom connects modern desire to that ancient sacred fire. In Latvia and Lithuania, being 'užsidegęs' (fired up) is a high compliment for a worker or student, indicating they don't need external motivation. On Lithuanian social media, the fire emoji 🔥 is often used alongside this phrase to emphasize the 'burning' aspect. In classical Lithuanian literature, this phrase is often used to describe the 'burning' of a poet's soul for inspiration.

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Use with Infinitives

Always follow 'degti noru' with an infinitive verb to sound most natural.

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Don't Overuse

If you use it for everything, it loses its power. Save it for things you truly care about.

意味

To want something very much.

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Use with Infinitives

Always follow 'degti noru' with an infinitive verb to sound most natural.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you use it for everything, it loses its power. Save it for things you truly care about.

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Body Language

When saying this, lean forward and make eye contact to match the 'burning' intensity.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'degti'.

Aš ____ noru pamatyti Vilnių.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: degu

The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be 'degu'.

Which sentence is the most natural for a job interview?

How do you say 'I am eager to work'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Aš degu noru dirbti.

'Degu noru' shows the appropriate level of professional enthusiasm.

Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are different levels of intensity for expressing desire.

Complete the dialogue.

Jonas: Ar nori eiti į koncertą? Lina: Taip! ____ noru išgirsti šią grupę!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Degu

Lina is speaking about herself, so she uses the first person singular.

🎉 スコア: /4

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'degti'. Fill Blank A1

Aš ____ noru pamatyti Vilnių.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: degu

The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be 'degu'.

Which sentence is the most natural for a job interview? Choose A2

How do you say 'I am eager to work'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Aš degu noru dirbti.

'Degu noru' shows the appropriate level of professional enthusiasm.

Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are different levels of intensity for expressing desire.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Jonas: Ar nori eiti į koncertą? Lina: Taip! ____ noru išgirsti šią grupę!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Degu

Lina is speaking about herself, so she uses the first person singular.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional setting to show passion.

Usually no. It is reserved for positive ambitions or excitement.

It is 'degė noru' (he/she/they burned with desire).

It sounds a bit too dramatic for pizza. Better to say 'Labai noriu picos'.

Yes, it is the Lithuanian equivalent of 'I am dying to do something'.

Use 'Mes degame noru'.

Yes, in this idiom, 'noru' stays in the instrumental case.

Yes: 'Ar degi noru sužinoti?'

There isn't a direct 'fire' opposite, but you could say 'neturėti jokio noro' (to have no desire).

Yes, but 'degti aistra' (burn with passion) is more common for romance.

関連フレーズ

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trokšti

synonym

To thirst/crave

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geisti

similar

To lust/desire

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svajoti

builds on

To dream

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užsidegti

specialized form

To catch fire / get excited

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