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Describing a person's physical height.
문화적 배경
Lithuanians are among the tallest people in the world. Being an 'aukštas vyras' is often synonymous with being a potential basketball player. Giants (milžinai) are common in Lithuanian myths. They were often described as 'aukšti vyrai' who could step over rivers. In Lithuanian dating culture, height is frequently mentioned. 'Aukštas vyras' is a common filter or self-descriptor on apps. The term is used neutrally in sports journalism to describe the 'frontcourt' players in basketball.
The -as Rule
Notice that both words end in -as. This is a common pattern for masculine singular adjectives and nouns in the nominative case.
Don't say 'Ilgas'
Remember, 'ilgas' is for snakes, roads, and hair. 'Aukštas' is for people and towers.
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Describing a person's physical height.
The -as Rule
Notice that both words end in -as. This is a common pattern for masculine singular adjectives and nouns in the nominative case.
Don't say 'Ilgas'
Remember, 'ilgas' is for snakes, roads, and hair. 'Aukštas' is for people and towers.
Basketball Connection
If you call someone an 'aukštas vyras' in Lithuania, be prepared to talk about basketball!
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'aukštas'.
Mano brolis yra ________ vyras.
The subject is masculine singular nominative, so 'aukštas' is correct.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct description:
'Aukštas' is for height and matches the masculine 'vyras'.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Direct translation practice.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas tas žmogus? B: Tai mano tėtis, jis yra ________ ________.
Fits the context of describing a person's appearance.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Aukštas vs. Ilgas
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Mano brolis yra ________ vyras.
The subject is masculine singular nominative, so 'aukštas' is correct.
Select the correct description:
'Aukštas' is for height and matches the masculine 'vyras'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Direct translation practice.
A: Kas tas žmogus? B: Tai mano tėtis, jis yra ________ ________.
Fits the context of describing a person's appearance.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, you must change it to the feminine form: 'aukšta moteris'.
Yes, it is a neutral and polite physical description.
The opposite is 'žemas' (short).
Use the definite form: 'aukštasis vyras'.
Yes! 'Mano vyras' can mean 'my man' or 'my husband' depending on context.
The comparative form is 'aukštesnis'. So, 'aukštesnis vyras'.
Yes, 'aukštas vyrukas' is very common and sounds friendly.
Lithuanian uses cases. The endings change based on whether the man is the subject, object, etc.
Yes, 'aukštas kalnas' is correct.
You can say 'labai aukštas vyras' or 'milžinas' (giant).
관련 표현
žemas vyras
contrastshort man
aukšta moteris
similartall woman
stiprus vyras
builds onstrong man
aukšto ūgio
specialized formof tall stature
