意味
To invent a story or lie.
文化的背景
In Lithuania, calling someone a 'melagis' (liar) is quite strong. Using 'laužti iš piršto' is a slightly softer, more idiomatic way to express doubt without being overly aggressive. Because this idiom exists in Russian and Polish too, it is universally understood across generations in Lithuania, making it a very safe and effective idiom to use. Lithuanian journalists often use 'iš piršto laužtas' to debunk conspiracy theories, which are sometimes called 'sąmokslo teorijos'. Even in universities, a professor might use this to describe a student's poorly researched paper, though it's a bit 'spicy' for a formal grade.
Use the Participle
If you want to sound more natural, use 'iš piršto laužta' as an adjective to describe news or stories.
Don't be too rude
Calling someone's story 'laužta iš piršto' can be offensive if they are telling the truth. Use it only when you are sure.
意味
To invent a story or lie.
Use the Participle
If you want to sound more natural, use 'iš piršto laužta' as an adjective to describe news or stories.
Don't be too rude
Calling someone's story 'laužta iš piršto' can be offensive if they are telling the truth. Use it only when you are sure.
Combine with 'Nesąmonė'
A very common native reaction is: 'Kokia nesąmonė! Čia viskas iš piršto laužta!'
Political Context
You will see this phrase in almost every Lithuanian political talk show. It's the go-to phrase for 'fake news'.
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form.
Nustok ______ iš piršto tas nebūtas istorijas!
After 'Nustok' (Stop), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to mean 'The news is fake'?
Pasirinkite teisingą sakinį:
'Naujienos' is feminine plural, so the participle 'laužtos' must also be feminine plural.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English equivalent.
Sujunkite poras:
These are common Lithuanian expressions related to (dis)honesty.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the idiom.
A: Ar tiesa, kad laimėjai milijoną? B: Ne, tai mano brolis tiesiog _______.
The past tense 'išlaužė' fits the context of a story already told.
In which situation would you say 'Tai iš piršto laužta'?
Situacija:
The phrase is used to call out lies or fabrications.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Lies vs. Truth in Lithuanian
練習問題バンク
5 問題Nustok ______ iš piršto tas nebūtas istorijas!
After 'Nustok' (Stop), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Pasirinkite teisingą sakinį:
'Naujienos' is feminine plural, so the participle 'laužtos' must also be feminine plural.
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
These are common Lithuanian expressions related to (dis)honesty.
A: Ar tiesa, kad laimėjai milijoną? B: Ne, tai mano brolis tiesiog _______.
The past tense 'išlaužė' fits the context of a story already told.
Situacija:
The phrase is used to call out lies or fabrications.
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よくある質問
10 問It's informal and skeptical, but not necessarily a swear word. It's like saying 'You're making it up' rather than 'You are a filthy liar.'
Yes, it's perfect for small fabrications or tall tales told by friends.
'Išlaužti' (with the prefix) often implies a completed action or a more elaborate lie.
Yes, you can use 'nepagrįstas' (unfounded) or 'neatitinkantis tikrovės' (not matching reality).
It's common in blogs, social media, and opinion pieces, but avoid it in formal essays or business letters.
Close, but 'kabinti makaronus' is more about the act of tricking someone, while 'laužti iš piršto' is about the lie having no source.
It represents having nothing else to work with, so you 'break' the story out of your own body.
Yes, Latvian has a similar expression 'izlauzt no pirksta'.
No, that would sound very strange and people wouldn't understand you.
The concept is simple enough for A1, but the grammar (participles) is more B1/B2.
関連フレーズ
Pūsti miglą į akis
similarTo deceive or confuse
Kabinti makaronus
similarTo tell tall tales
Meluoti, kad net ausys linksta
builds onTo lie so much that even your ears bend
Iš piršto laužtas
specialized formFabricated / Unfounded
Viena bobutė sakė
similarA little old lady said (rumors)
