意味
Home is the best place.
文化的背景
Lithuanians have a deep connection to nature, especially forests and meadows. 'Savas kraštas' often evokes images of the Lithuanian countryside rather than urban life. For the millions of Lithuanians living abroad (in the US, UK, Norway), this phrase is a nostalgic anchor used in community gatherings to maintain their identity. In ancient Baltic religion, the land was sacred (Žemyna was the earth goddess). This proverb is a linguistic remnant of that spiritual bond with the soil. You will see this phrase on milk cartons, bread packaging, and tourism posters. It is a powerful 'Buy Local' psychological trigger.
Use it as a 'Social Lubricant'
If you are a foreigner in Lithuania and you say this phrase, people will immediately warm up to you. It shows you respect their culture.
Don't over-analyze 'Brangus'
Don't worry if you don't have money; 'brangiausias' here is about love, not euros.
意味
Home is the best place.
Use it as a 'Social Lubricant'
If you are a foreigner in Lithuania and you say this phrase, people will immediately warm up to you. It shows you respect their culture.
Don't over-analyze 'Brangus'
Don't worry if you don't have money; 'brangiausias' here is about love, not euros.
The 'Dūmai' connection
If you want to sound really advanced, mention that 'even the smoke of the homeland is sweet'.
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
Savas _______ brangiausias.
The traditional proverb uses 'kraštas' (land/region).
Which adjective form correctly matches the masculine noun 'kraštas'?
Savas kraštas ________.
Adjectives must agree in gender (masculine) and number (singular) with the noun.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the proverb.
You just landed in Vilnius after a 12-hour flight from Tokyo. What do you say?
This is the classic 'relief of returning' phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar tau patiko Paryžiuje? B: Taip, buvo nuostabu, bet...
This is a polite way to say you enjoyed the trip but prefer being home.
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4 問題Savas _______ brangiausias.
The traditional proverb uses 'kraštas' (land/region).
Savas kraštas ________.
Adjectives must agree in gender (masculine) and number (singular) with the noun.
You just landed in Vilnius after a 12-hour flight from Tokyo. What do you say?
This is the classic 'relief of returning' phrase.
A: Ar tau patiko Paryžiuje? B: Taip, buvo nuostabu, bet...
This is a polite way to say you enjoyed the trip but prefer being home.
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よくある質問
10 問While it's a Lithuanian proverb, you can use it to refer to any country you consider your home. A Frenchman could say it about France while speaking Lithuanian.
Technically yes, but 'Savas kampas brangiausias' is more common for a specific living space.
Lithuanian proverbs often omit the verb 'yra' (is) to make the statement more rhythmic and timeless.
It must be 'brangiausias' because 'kraštas' is a masculine noun. Use 'brangiausia' only if you are referring to a feminine noun like 'tėvynė'.
Not at all. It is still very much alive in modern speech, songs, and social media.
Only if you are asked why you want to work in your home country or region. It shows loyalty.
There isn't a direct 'opposite' proverb, but 'Visur gerai, kur mūsų nėra' (Everywhere is good where we are not) expresses the opposite feeling (grass is greener).
It's exactly like the English 'sh' in 'ship'.
No, it means 'one's own'. It changes meaning based on who is speaking. If I say it, it's my land. If you say it, it's your land.
Yes, many patriotic and folk songs use this exact line or variations of it.
関連フレーズ
Savas kampas brangiausias
similarOne's own corner is the dearest.
Visur gerai, bet namie geriausia
synonymEverywhere is good, but at home it's the best.
Gimtoji šalis
specialized formNative country.
Svetima šalis – ne motina
contrastA foreign country is not a mother.
