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A polite wish used when parting in the evening.
문화적 배경
Lithuanians value privacy and quiet evenings. Wishing someone a 'peaceful evening' (Ramaus vakaro) is often seen as a higher compliment than just a 'good' one. In professional settings, 'Gero vakaro' is the standard way to end emails sent after 4 PM. It shows you respect the recipient's work-life balance. Younger Lithuanians might use 'Gero vakarėlio' even if there isn't a big party, just to sound more energetic and friendly. It is considered slightly rude to leave a small shop without saying 'Ačiū, gero vakaro'. It is the basic social glue of the country.
The 'Jums Taip Pat' Rule
If someone says 'Gero vakaro' to you first, the most natural response is 'Ačiū, jums taip pat!' (Thanks, to you as well!).
Don't over-diminutive
While 'Gero vakariuko' is cute, avoid using it in professional settings or with people you don't know well.
뜻
A polite wish used when parting in the evening.
The 'Jums Taip Pat' Rule
If someone says 'Gero vakaro' to you first, the most natural response is 'Ačiū, jums taip pat!' (Thanks, to you as well!).
Don't over-diminutive
While 'Gero vakariuko' is cute, avoid using it in professional settings or with people you don't know well.
Winter Timing
In Lithuania, you can start saying 'Gero vakaro' as early as 4 PM in December because it's already dark!
셀프 테스트
You are leaving a restaurant at 8:00 PM. What do you say to the waiter?
Choose the best farewell:
'Gero vakaro' is the correct parting for the evening.
Complete the phrase with the correct ending.
Gero vakar___!
The genitive case ending for 'vakaras' is '-o'.
Match the phrase to the correct time of day.
When should you say 'Gero vakaro'?
Evening wishes are for the evening!
Complete the dialogue.
A: Iki rytojaus! B: Iki, _______!
B is returning a farewell wish.
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시각 학습 자료
Evening Farewells by Formality
Formal
- • Linkiu Jums gero vakaro
- • Ramaus vakaro
Neutral
- • Gero vakaro!
- • Viso gero
Informal
- • Gero vakarėlio!
- • Gero!
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Choose the best farewell:
'Gero vakaro' is the correct parting for the evening.
Gero vakar___!
The genitive case ending for 'vakaras' is '-o'.
When should you say 'Gero vakaro'?
Evening wishes are for the evening!
A: Iki rytojaus! B: Iki, _______!
B is returning a farewell wish.
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자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Yes, it is perfectly appropriate and professional.
Only with very close friends. It's like saying 'Have a good one' in English.
If it's getting dark or the workday is ending, 'Gero vakaro' is fine. Otherwise, stick to 'Geros dienos'.
Because Lithuanian uses the Genitive case for wishes, not the Accusative like some other languages.
관련 표현
Geros dienos!
similarHave a good day!
Labanakt
specialized formGoodnight
Sėkmės!
similarGood luck!
Gero savaitgalio!
similarHave a good weekend!
