뜻
Stating current state of waiting.
문화적 배경
Waiting for the first snow or the first day of spring is a major cultural touchstone, often celebrated in social media and news. In Lithuanian folklore, 'laukimas' is often associated with the 'močiutė' (grandmother) waiting for her grandchildren, symbolizing family bonds. Punctuality is valued, so saying 'Aš laukiu' if you are already there is a polite way to nudge a late friend. The 'Kaziukas' fair is something everyone 'lauki' (waits for) in March—it marks the end of winter.
The Genitive Trick
Whenever you use 'laukiu', ask yourself 'Ko?' (Of what?). This will remind you to use the Genitive case.
Pregnancy Trap
Be careful with the reflexive suffix. 'Aš laukiu' is safe; 'Aš laukiuosi' is for babies.
뜻
Stating current state of waiting.
The Genitive Trick
Whenever you use 'laukiu', ask yourself 'Ko?' (Of what?). This will remind you to use the Genitive case.
Pregnancy Trap
Be careful with the reflexive suffix. 'Aš laukiu' is safe; 'Aš laukiuosi' is for babies.
Texting
In texts, you can just write 'Laukiu' without the 'Aš'. It's very common and sounds natural.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the object in the Genitive case.
Aš laukiu _______ (autobusas).
The verb 'laukti' requires the genitive case. The genitive of 'autobusas' is 'autobuso'.
Which sentence means 'I am waiting for you'?
Select the correct translation:
'Tavęs' is the genitive form of 'tu' (you).
Complete the dialogue.
Friend: Kur tu esi? You: Aš stotelėje, aš _______ autobuso.
The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular: 'laukiu'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a cafe and your friend is late.
You are waiting for the person (you/tavęs).
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Laukti vs. Palaukti
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Aš laukiu _______ (autobusas).
The verb 'laukti' requires the genitive case. The genitive of 'autobusas' is 'autobuso'.
Select the correct translation:
'Tavęs' is the genitive form of 'tu' (you).
Friend: Kur tu esi? You: Aš stotelėje, aš _______ autobuso.
The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular: 'laukiu'.
Situation: You are at a cafe and your friend is late.
You are waiting for the person (you/tavęs).
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
14 질문No, that's a literal translation from English. Use 'Aš laukiu tavęs'.
It is neutral. To be more formal, use 'Aš laukiu Jūsų' (waiting for you, formal).
Aš laukiu jau valandą.
'Laukiu' is 'I am waiting' (now); 'Palauksiu' is 'I will wait' (future/short duration).
Yes! 'Aš laukiu savaitgalio'.
Only in the sense of waiting for something to arrive. For 'I expect you to do this', use 'tikiuosi'.
Nelauk manęs.
Not really, but 'čekinu' is sometimes used for 'waiting/checking'.
Because the verb 'laukti' governs the genitive case.
Yes, it works for both.
It is the noun form, meaning 'the act of waiting'.
Aš laukiu savo eilės.
Yes, very often in romantic ballads.
No, it must be 'Aš laukiu pavasario' (Genitive).
관련 표현
Palauk
similarWait! (Imperative)
Aš laukiuosi
specialized formI am pregnant
Tikėtis
contrastTo hope/expect
Sulaukti
builds onTo live to see / to wait until success
Vėluoti
contrastTo be late
