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These are often learned together, but it's important to keep their distinct forms and genders clear. 'Brolis' is masculine, 'sesuo' is feminine.
'Vaikas' is a general term for 'child'. 'Berniukas' means 'boy' and 'mergaitė' means 'girl'. Be sure to use the specific term when appropriate.
'Šeima' refers to the immediate family (parents, children). 'Giminė' refers to relatives or extended family. Don't confuse the scope of these terms.
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The 'o' in 'brolis' is pronounced like the 'o' in 'go', not like the 'o' in 'hot'. The 'i' at the end is a short 'i', like in 'bit'. Many English speakers might mispronounce the 'o' or not shorten the 'i'.
Correct pronunciation is essential. Listen to native speakers to get it right.
Mano *brolis* yra aukštas. (My *brother* is tall.)
This word for 'sister' can be tricky due to the 's' sounds and the 'uo' diphthong. The 's' is a soft 's' like in 'snake'. The 'uo' is pronounced like 'oo-oh' (like 'door' in British English).
Practice the 'uo' sound slowly. It's a common diphthong in Lithuanian.
Jos *sesuo* gyvena Vilniuje. (Her *sister* lives in Vilnius.)
Meaning 'child', the 'ai' diphthong can be a challenge. It's pronounced like the 'i' in 'light' or 'my'. The 'a' at the end is a short 'a' like in 'cat'.
Focus on the 'ai' sound. It's a crucial vowel combination.
Mano *vaikas* miega. (My *child* is sleeping.)
This word means 'family'. The 'še' is pronounced like 'she' in English. The 'i' is a short 'i' like in 'sit', and the 'ma' is like 'ma' in 'mama'. The combination can be unfamiliar.
The 'še' sound is distinct. Don't confuse it with a simple 'se'.
Mano *šeima* yra didelė. (My *family* is large.)
Meaning 'friend', the 'dr' consonant cluster at the beginning is straightforward. The 'au' diphthong is like the 'ow' in 'cow'. The 'g' is a hard 'g' like in 'go'. The ending 'as' is like 'us'.
The 'au' diphthong is important. Make sure it's clear and not just a single vowel.
Jis yra geras *draugas*. (He is a good *friend*.)
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This sentence structure emphasizes the significant impact 'jo' (his) has on 'sprendimams' (decisions). In Lithuanian, the possessive pronoun often precedes the noun it modifies, and 'yra' (is) usually comes before the adjective 'didžiulė' (huge) when describing a noun like 'įtaka' (influence).
This arrangement clearly states that the 'situacija' (situation) 'yra' (is) 'sudėtinga' (complicated) and then explains the reason 'dėl daugeliu priežasčių' (due to many reasons). The preposition 'dėl' (due to) always precedes its object in Lithuanian.
Here, 'tai' (this) acts as the subject, 'reikšmingai' (significantly) modifies the verb 'plečia' (expands), and 'ateities galimybes' (future opportunities) is the direct object. The adverb usually comes before the verb it modifies.
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