A1 Expression 비격식체

Einam

Let's go

Suggesting to start moving.

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문화적 배경

Lithuanians love walking in the forest (miškas). Saying 'Einam į mišką' is a very common weekend suggestion. The 'Lithuanian Goodbye' is notoriously long. 'Einam' is often said multiple times before anyone actually moves. In Vilnius, walking through the Old Town is a primary social activity. 'Einam į senamiestį' is a standard date or hangout invite. Basketball is the second religion. When a game ends, you'll hear thousands of people saying 'Einam' as they flood out of the arena.

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The 'Question' Nudge

Say 'Einam?' with a rising tone to turn it into a polite suggestion rather than a command.

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Vehicle Rule

Never say 'einam' if you are already sitting in a car and want the driver to start. Use 'važiuojam'.

Suggesting to start moving.

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The 'Question' Nudge

Say 'Einam?' with a rising tone to turn it into a polite suggestion rather than a command.

⚠️

Vehicle Rule

Never say 'einam' if you are already sitting in a car and want the driver to start. Use 'važiuojam'.

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The Softener

Add 'gal' (maybe) before it: 'Gal einam?' to sound extra polite.

셀프 테스트

You want to suggest to your friend that you both leave the library and go home. What do you say?

___ namo?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Einam

'Einam' is the correct 1st person plural form used for suggestions.

Complete the sentence to say 'Let's go eat.'

Einam ____. (valgyti)

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: valgyti

After 'einam', you use the infinitive form of the verb to specify the action.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

1. Einam miegoti. 2. Važiuojam! 3. Einam į lauką.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

'Miegoti' is sleep, 'Važiuojam' is for cars, 'Lauką' is outside.

Finish the dialogue.

A: Filmas prasideda! B: Gerai, ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: einam

B is agreeing to go with A, so the 'we' form is needed.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

When to use Einam vs Važiuojam

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Einam (Walking)

  • Park
  • Kitchen
  • Next Room
  • Forest
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Važiuojam (Wheels)

  • Work
  • Another City
  • Supermarket
  • Taxi

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
You want to suggest to your friend that you both leave the library and go home. What do you say? Choose A1

___ namo?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Einam

'Einam' is the correct 1st person plural form used for suggestions.

Complete the sentence to say 'Let's go eat.' Fill Blank A1

Einam ____. (valgyti)

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: valgyti

After 'einam', you use the infinitive form of the verb to specify the action.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

1. Einam miegoti. 2. Važiuojam! 3. Einam į lauką.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

'Miegoti' is sleep, 'Važiuojam' is for cars, 'Lauką' is outside.

Finish the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Filmas prasideda! B: Gerai, ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: einam

B is agreeing to go with A, so the 'we' form is needed.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

No, it's very friendly among peers. Just avoid it with your boss or a stranger in a formal setting.

Yes! 'Einam į sporto salę' is perfect.

'Einam' is the common spoken form. 'Eime' is a bit more formal or 'inviting' and less common in daily slang.

No, 'mes' is implied by the '-am' ending. Adding it makes you sound like a textbook.

Yes! Even though it's plural ('we'), you use it to mean 'you and I'.

Use 'neinam'. Just add 'ne-' to the front.

'Varom' is cooler for teenagers and young adults, but 'einam' is never wrong.

No, use 'važiuojam' for anything with wheels.

Use 'Eikime'.

It can, but context usually makes it clear it's a suggestion to start.

Yes, very often. Just 'Einam?' is a common text to see if someone is ready.

In speech, almost always. In writing, it's usually kept.

관련 표현

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Važiuojam

similar

Let's go (by vehicle)

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Varom

synonym

Let's bolt / Let's go

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Eime

similar

Let's go

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Judam

similar

Let's move

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Išeinam

specialized form

We are leaving

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