뜻
To be sensible and smart.
문화적 배경
In traditional farming culture, 'galva' was synonymous with the leader of the household ('šeimos galva'). Having a head on your shoulders meant you were fit to lead. In the startup scene, this phrase is used to distinguish between 'dreamers' and 'doers'. Investors look for founders who have a head on their shoulders. Lithuanian schools emphasize 'nuovoka' (discernment). Teachers often use this idiom to praise students who think for themselves rather than just memorizing. During elections, voters often discuss which candidates 'have a head on their shoulders' to handle the national budget.
Use it as a compliment
It's one of the safest and most respected compliments you can give a Lithuanian.
Watch the case!
Don't forget the 'ą' in 'galvą'. Without it, the sentence sounds broken.
뜻
To be sensible and smart.
Use it as a compliment
It's one of the safest and most respected compliments you can give a Lithuanian.
Watch the case!
Don't forget the 'ą' in 'galvą'. Without it, the sentence sounds broken.
Negative form
Use 'neturi galvos' to describe someone who is acting recklessly. It's very effective.
Porridge alternative
If you want to sound more like a local in a bar, use 'turi košės galvoje'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the word 'galva'.
Mano sesuo neturi ______ ant pečių, ji daro daug klaidų.
Because the sentence is negative ('neturi'), we must use the genitive case.
Which sentence is the most natural compliment for a smart colleague?
Kaip pagirti kolegą?
The second option is the standard idiom for being sensible.
Match the situation to the meaning of the phrase.
Situacija: Jonas nusprendė netaupyti ir išleido visus pinigus žaidimams.
Spending all money on games is not considered 'sensible'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar galiu pasitikėti šiuo vairuotoju? B: Taip, jis visada ______.
The idiom fits perfectly to describe a reliable person.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Positive vs Negative
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Mano sesuo neturi ______ ant pečių, ji daro daug klaidų.
Because the sentence is negative ('neturi'), we must use the genitive case.
Kaip pagirti kolegą?
The second option is the standard idiom for being sensible.
Situacija: Jonas nusprendė netaupyti ir išleido visus pinigus žaidimams.
Spending all money on games is not considered 'sensible'.
A: Ar galiu pasitikėti šiuo vairuotoju? B: Taip, jis visada ______.
The idiom fits perfectly to describe a reliable person.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is neutral. You can use it in both formal and informal settings.
Yes, but it might sound a bit boastful. It's better to use it for others.
The most direct opposite is 'neturėti galvos ant pečių' or 'būti vėjavaikiu'.
Mostly, but it specifically implies 'common sense' and 'practicality' rather than just high IQ.
No, that sounds very strange. Stick to 'galvą'.
Yes, very frequently in character descriptions in Lithuanian literature.
Jie/Jos turi galvą ant pečių.
Yes, it's a very common way to praise a responsible child.
Yes, it's used all over Lithuania.
If you just say 'jis turi galvą', it still means he is smart, but it's less idiomatic.
관련 표현
Turėti košės galvoje
similarTo have porridge in the head (to be smart).
Mąstyti savo galva
builds onTo think with one's own head.
Pamesti galvą
contrastTo lose one's head.
Vėjas galvoje
contrastWind in the head.
Auksinė galva
specialized formGolden head.
