A1 Expression 중립

Aš pavargau

I am tired

Stating that you lack energy.

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문화적 배경

Lithuanians often value 'vargas' (hardship) as a sign of character. Saying you are tired is often met with sympathy and a shared sigh. In Lithuanian offices, it's common to say 'pavargau' at the end of the week (Friday afternoon) as a way to signal readiness for the weekend. During the dark winter months (November-February), 'Aš pavargau' is often used to describe the lack of energy due to the lack of sunlight. Parents in Lithuania use this phrase frequently to set boundaries with children, signaling that they need quiet time.

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Drop the 'Aš'

In casual speech, Lithuanians often just say 'Pavargau'. The ending '-au' already tells everyone you are talking about yourself.

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Gender Matters for Adjectives

If you use 'esu pavargęs' (male) or 'esu pavargusi' (female), make sure it matches you! 'Aš pavargau' is safer because it's the same for everyone.

Stating that you lack energy.

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Drop the 'Aš'

In casual speech, Lithuanians often just say 'Pavargau'. The ending '-au' already tells everyone you are talking about yourself.

⚠️

Gender Matters for Adjectives

If you use 'esu pavargęs' (male) or 'esu pavargusi' (female), make sure it matches you! 'Aš pavargau' is safer because it's the same for everyone.

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The 'Nuo' Rule

Always use 'nuo' + Genitive case to say what you are tired of. E.g., 'nuo darbo', 'nuo tavęs'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'pavargti' for 'I'.

Aš daug dirbau ir dabar ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pavargau

The first person singular past tense is 'pavargau'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'I am tired'?

Choose the most natural Lithuanian sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Aš pavargau

You do not need 'esu' when using the verb form 'pavargau'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You just finished a 10km run. What do you say?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Aš pavargau

'Aš pavargau' is the correct response to physical exertion.

Complete the dialogue.

Petras: Ar einame į kiną? Tu: Ne, ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: aš pavargau

You are speaking about yourself, so use 'aš pavargau'.

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시각 학습 자료

Types of Tiredness

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Physical

  • Po sporto
  • Po darbo
  • Po kelionės
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Mental

  • Po egzamino
  • Nuo mokslų
  • Nuo galvojimo

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'pavargti' for 'I'. Fill Blank A1

Aš daug dirbau ir dabar ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pavargau

The first person singular past tense is 'pavargau'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'I am tired'? Choose A1

Choose the most natural Lithuanian sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Aš pavargau

You do not need 'esu' when using the verb form 'pavargau'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You just finished a 10km run. What do you say?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Aš pavargau

'Aš pavargau' is the correct response to physical exertion.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Petras: Ar einame į kiną? Tu: Ne, ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: aš pavargau

You are speaking about yourself, so use 'aš pavargau'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

5 질문

Grammatically it is past tense ('I became tired'), but it is used to describe your current state of being tired.

Yes, it is perfectly polite and neutral.

'Pavargau' is neutral; 'nusikaliau' is slang and means you are completely exhausted/beat.

Use 'Mes pavargome'.

Not necessarily, but they are related. You can be tired from work but not ready for bed yet.

관련 표현

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Aš noriu miego

similar

I want to sleep

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Aš ilsiuosi

contrast

I am resting

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Man atsibodo

similar

I'm bored/fed up

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Esu nusikalęs

specialized form

I'm beat/exhausted

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