Tavo is a key Lithuanian pronoun that you'll use constantly. It means 'your' or 'yours' when you're talking to one person informally. Think of it like the English 'your' in a casual conversation.
You'll use tavo when something belongs to the person you're speaking with, like 'your book' or 'your car'. It's essential for basic ownership and identification. Mastering tavo is a crucial step in building simple sentences and expressing possession in Lithuanian, right from the start of your language journey.
When we talk about something belonging to you, a single person, we use tavo. Think of it as the friendly, singular 'your' in English.
It's an important word to learn early on as you'll use it all the time to talk about possessions or relationships.
For example, if you want to say 'your book,' you'd say tavo knyga. If you're referring to 'your friend,' it would be tavo draugas.
Mastering tavo is a great step in being able to communicate more personally in Lithuanian.
tavo 30초 만에
- Tavo is 'your' or 'yours'.
- Use it for one person.
- It shows possession.
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
Let's get straight to it. The Lithuanian word 'tavo' is a pronoun. It means 'your' or 'yours' when you're talking to one person. It's used all the time, just like 'your' in English.
- Definition
- Your or yours (singular)
Think of 'tavo' as the singular, informal way to say 'your.' If you're talking to a friend, a family member, or someone your age, 'tavo' is what you'll use. It expresses possession – something belongs to the person you're speaking to.
Čia yra tavo knyga. (Here is your book.)
Ar čia tavo rašiklis? (Is this your pen?)
It's crucial to understand that Lithuanian, like many other European languages, has different forms of 'you' depending on formality and number. 'Tavo' is the possessive form tied to the informal, singular 'tu' (you).
You'll use 'tavo' before a noun to show ownership, just like 'your' in English:
- Tavo automobilis (Your car)
- Tavo namai (Your home)
- Tavo idėja (Your idea)
It can also stand alone as 'yours':
Šis daiktas yra tavo. (This thing is yours.)
When you're starting out with Lithuanian, mastering the basic pronouns like 'tavo' is a big step. It allows you to express possession clearly and naturally in everyday conversations.
Remember, Lithuanian grammar has cases, which means words change their endings depending on their function in a sentence. 'Tavo' itself doesn't change its ending for cases, but the noun it modifies will. Don't worry too much about that now; just focus on recognizing 'tavo' and knowing its core meaning.
We use 'tavo' in questions, statements, and commands. Any time you'd use 'your' to refer to something belonging to a single person you know well, 'tavo' is the word.
Kokios tavo mintys? (What are your thoughts?)
Aš mėgstu tavo šypseną. (I like your smile.)
It's a foundational word. Get comfortable with 'tavo', and you'll be able to express possession much more effectively when speaking Lithuanian. Just remember: one person, informal context. That's 'tavo'.
발음 가이드
- pronouncing the 'a' like in 'cat'
- stressing the second syllable
난이도
short and common
short and common
short and common
short and common
다음에 무엇을 배울까
선수 학습
다음에 배울 것
고급
알아야 할 문법
Unlike in English, Lithuanian pronouns like 'tavo' change their endings depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun they modify. This is called declension.
Tavo knyga (Your book - feminine, nominative). Tavo šuo (Your dog - masculine, nominative).
'Tavo' is the genitive case of the second person singular personal pronoun 'tu' (you). It is used to show possession.
Čia yra tavo rašiklis. (Here is your pen.)
When 'tavo' is used with a noun, it typically precedes the noun.
Aš matau tavo namą. (I see your house.)
There is no direct equivalent to 'yours' as a standalone possessive pronoun in Lithuanian. Instead, 'tavo' is used with the implied noun.
Kokia spalva yra tavo? (What color is yours? - implying 'your car/book/etc.')
'Tavo' is informal. For formal situations, use 'jūsų' (your/yours - plural or formal singular).
Ar čia yra tavo kava? (Is this your coffee? - informal). Ar čia yra jūsų kava? (Is this your coffee? - formal).
수준별 예문
Ar tai tavo knyga?
Is this your book?
Koks tavo vardas?
What is your name?
Matau tavo šunį parke.
I see your dog in the park.
Tavo nuomonė man labai svarbi.
Your opinion is very important to me.
Kur yra tavo namai?
Where is your home?
Aš paėmiau tavo rašiklį netyčia.
I took your pen by accident.
Gal galėčiau pasiskolinti tavo telefoną?
Could I borrow your phone?
Tavo idėjos visada būna įdomios.
Your ideas are always interesting.
Ar tai yra tavo atsakomybė?
Is this your responsibility?
Possessive pronoun 'tavo' used with a feminine noun 'atsakomybė'.
Niekada nemaniau, kad tavo idėjos gali būti tokios novatoriškos.
I never thought that your ideas could be so innovative.
Possessive pronoun 'tavo' used with a feminine plural noun 'idėjos'.
Pagarba tavo pasiekimams yra visuotinė, bet ar esi patenkintas pats?
Respect for your achievements is universal, but are you satisfied yourself?
Possessive pronoun 'tavo' used with a masculine plural noun 'pasiekimams' in the dative case.
Atsižvelgiant į tavo patirtį, manau, kad galėtum vadovauti šiam projektui.
Considering your experience, I think you could lead this project.
Possessive pronoun 'tavo' used with a feminine noun 'patirtį' in the accusative case.
Nepaisant visų kliūčių, tavo atkaklumas įkvepia daugelį.
Despite all obstacles, your perseverance inspires many.
Possessive pronoun 'tavo' used with a masculine noun 'atkaklumas'.
Tavo nuomonė šiuo klausimu yra labai svarbi, todėl prašau ją išsakyti.
Your opinion on this matter is very important, so please express it.
Possessive pronoun 'tavo' used with a feminine noun 'nuomonė'.
Klausydamasis tavo pasakojimo, supratau, kokios didelės buvo tavo pastangos.
Listening to your story, I realized how great your efforts were.
Possessive pronoun 'tavo' used with a masculine noun 'pasakojimo' in the genitive case, and later with a feminine plural noun 'pastangos'.
Manau, kad tavo sprendimas priimti šį iššūkį yra drąsus ir vertas pagarbos.
I think your decision to accept this challenge is brave and worthy of respect.
Possessive pronoun 'tavo' used with a masculine noun 'sprendimas'.
문법 패턴
관용어 및 표현
"Supratau."
I understand.
A: Ar supratai, ką sakiau? (Did you understand what I said?) B: Supratau. (I understand.)
neutral"Kaip sekasi?"
How are you? / How's it going?
Labas, kaip sekasi? (Hello, how's it going?)
neutral"Viskas gerai."
Everything's fine / It's all good.
A: Ar viskas gerai? (Is everything okay?) B: Viskas gerai. (Everything's fine.)
neutral"Prašom."
You're welcome / Please.
A: Ačiū! (Thank you!) B: Prašom. (You're welcome.)
neutral"Atsiprašau."
Excuse me / I'm sorry.
Atsiprašau, ar galite man padėti? (Excuse me, can you help me?)
neutral"Geros dienos!"
Have a good day!
Iki pasimatymo! Geros dienos! (See you later! Have a good day!)
neutral"Sėkmės!"
Good luck!
Rytoj egzaminas, sėkmės! (Tomorrow is the exam, good luck!)
neutral"Be abejo."
Of course / Without a doubt.
A: Ar galėsite ateiti? (Will you be able to come?) B: Be abejo. (Of course.)
neutral"Nieko tokio."
No problem / It's nothing.
A: Atsiprašau, kad vėluoju. (Sorry I'm late.) B: Nieko tokio. (No problem.)
neutral"Iki pasimatymo!"
See you later!
Gerai, man jau reikia eiti. Iki pasimatymo! (Okay, I need to go now. See you later!)
neutral문장 패턴
Aš turiu tavo knygą.
I have your book.
Ar čia tavo namas?
Is this your house?
Man patinka tavo šuo.
I like your dog.
Koks tavo vardas?
What is your name?
Kur tavo mašina?
Where is your car?
Tai tavo rašiklis.
This is your pen.
Su tavo draugu.
With your friend.
Aš einu į tavo kambarį.
I am going to your room.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
Talking about possessions
- Ar čia tavo knyga?
- Čia tavo puodelis.
- Tai tavo raktas.
Asking about someone's name
- Koks tavo vardas?
- Ar tavo vardas Jonas?
Referring to someone's family members
- Čia tavo mama?
- Ar tai tavo brolis?
In a friendly greeting
- Kaip tavo diena?
- Kaip tavo savaitgalis?
Asking about plans or intentions
- Kokie tavo planai?
- Ar tai tavo idėja?
대화 시작하기
"Koks tavo mėgstamiausias maistas? (What is your favorite food?)"
"Ką mėgsti veikti laisvalaikiu? (What do you like to do in your free time?)"
"Ar tavo šeima didelė? (Is your family big?)"
"Kokios tavo ateities svajonės? (What are your future dreams?)"
"Ar tau patinka keliauti? (Do you like to travel?)"
일기 주제
Aprašyk savo tobulą dieną. (Describe your perfect day.)
Kokie yra tavo hobiai? (What are your hobbies?)
Papasakok apie savo geriausią draugą. (Tell me about your best friend.)
Kas tavo gyvenime yra svarbiausia? (What is most important in your life?)
Kokie tavo tikslai šiai savaitei? (What are your goals for this week?)
셀프 테스트 72 질문
Write a short sentence using 'tavo' to describe something you own, like 'tavo knyga' (your book).
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Čia yra tavo knyga. (Here is your book.)
Imagine you are introducing a friend. Write a sentence saying 'This is your friend.' using 'tavo'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Čia yra tavo draugas. (Here is your friend.)
Write a simple question asking 'Is this your car?' using 'tavo'.
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Sample answer
Ar čia tavo mašina? (Is this your car?)
What does the second sentence mean?
Read this passage:
Aš turiu šunį. Tai yra tavo šuo. Jis yra labai mielas.
What does the second sentence mean?
The word 'tavo' means 'your' (singular), so 'Tai yra tavo šuo' means 'This is your dog.'
The word 'tavo' means 'your' (singular), so 'Tai yra tavo šuo' means 'This is your dog.'
What is being asked in the second sentence?
Read this passage:
Tu turi naują kepurę. Ar tai tavo kepurė?
What is being asked in the second sentence?
'Ar tai tavo kepurė?' translates to 'Is this your hat?', asking for confirmation of ownership.
'Ar tai tavo kepurė?' translates to 'Is this your hat?', asking for confirmation of ownership.
What does the last sentence ask?
Read this passage:
Mano vardas yra Jonas. Koks yra tavo vardas?
What does the last sentence ask?
'Koks yra tavo vardas?' is the standard way to ask 'What is your name?' in Lithuanian, using 'tavo' for 'your'.
'Koks yra tavo vardas?' is the standard way to ask 'What is your name?' in Lithuanian, using 'tavo' for 'your'.
This sentence means 'Here is your book.' The order is 'Here' 'your' 'book.'
This sentence asks 'Where is your name?' The structure is 'Where' 'your' 'name?'
This sentence translates to 'I like your dog.' The order is 'I' 'like' 'your' 'dog.'
Ar čia ___ (your singular) knyga?
The sentence asks 'Is this your book?', and 'tavo' means 'your' (singular).
Aš norėčiau pamatyti ___ (your singular) namus.
The sentence translates to 'I would like to see your house'. 'Tavo' is the correct possessive for 'your' (singular).
Kokia ___ (your singular) pavardė?
This question asks 'What is your surname?' 'Tavo' is the singular possessive pronoun.
Ar galiu paimti ___ (your singular) pieštuką?
The sentence means 'Can I take your pencil?' 'Tavo' is the correct form for 'your' (singular).
Man patinka ___ (your singular) šuo.
'I like your dog.' 'Tavo' is the singular possessive pronoun, fitting the context.
Aš tikiuosi, kad ___ (your singular) diena buvo gera.
'I hope your day was good.' 'Tavo' is the appropriate singular possessive here.
You are meeting a Lithuanian friend you haven't seen in a while. Write a short message asking about their day and mentioning something you remember about them, using 'tavo'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Labas! Kaip praėjo tavo diena? Vis dar prisimenu tavo atviruką iš kelionės.
Imagine you are inviting a Lithuanian colleague to a team event. Write an email asking about their availability and suggesting something you could bring that they like, using 'tavo'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Sveiki! Ar tavo užimtumas leidžia prisijungti prie komandos renginio? Galiu atnešti tavo mėgstamiausią užkandį.
You are at a local market in Lithuania and want to compliment a vendor on their produce. Write a sentence using 'tavo' to express admiration for their fresh vegetables.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
O, tavo daržovės atrodo labai šviežios ir gražios!
Kas planuoja kelionę į Palangą?
Read this passage:
Mano draugė Ieva planuoja kelionę į Palangą. Ji manęs paklausė: "Ar tavo atostogos bus ilgos?" Atsakiau, kad mano atostogos bus trumpesnės nei tavo. Man patinka Ievos planai.
Kas planuoja kelionę į Palangą?
Pirmajame sakinyje nurodoma, kad Ieva planuoja kelionę į Palangą.
Pirmajame sakinyje nurodoma, kad Ieva planuoja kelionę į Palangą.
Apie ką Gabrielė rašė referatą?
Read this passage:
Studentė Gabrielė rašė referatą apie Lietuvos istoriją. Jos dėstytojas paklausė: "Ar tavo šaltiniai yra patikimi?" Gabrielė atsakė, kad kruopščiai atrinko kiekvieną šaltinį. Dėstytojas gyrė Gabrielę už atsidavimą.
Apie ką Gabrielė rašė referatą?
Antrame sakinyje nurodoma, kad Gabrielė rašė referatą apie Lietuvos istoriją.
Antrame sakinyje nurodoma, kad Gabrielė rašė referatą apie Lietuvos istoriją.
Apie ką klausia vaikai senelio?
Read this passage:
Senelių sodyboje vasara prabėga greitai. Vaikai klausia: "Seneli, ar tavo pasakojimai apie karą yra tikri?" Senelis visada atsako, kad prisiminimai ryškūs. Jo pasakojimai visada įdomūs.
Apie ką klausia vaikai senelio?
Antrame sakinyje vaikai klausia: "Seneli, ar tavo pasakojimai apie karą yra tikri?"
Antrame sakinyje vaikai klausia: "Seneli, ar tavo pasakojimai apie karą yra tikri?"
The correct order for a simple declarative sentence in Lithuanian is Subject-Verb-Object, with 'tavo' preceding the noun it modifies.
In Lithuanian, 'tavo' (your) usually comes before the noun. Adjectives often follow the noun or the verb 'yra' (is). 'Labai' (very) precedes the adjective.
For a question, 'Kur' (Where) starts the sentence, followed by 'yra' (are) and then 'tavo raktai' (your keys).
Ar tai ___ (your/yours, singular) namas?
Here, 'tavo' is used as a possessive pronoun for 'your' referring to a single person.
Aš paėmiau ___ (your/yours, singular) knygą.
'Tavo' is the correct singular possessive pronoun.
Kokia ___ (your/yours, singular) nuomonė apie tai?
The context requires the singular possessive pronoun 'tavo'.
Ar galiu paimti ___ (your/yours, singular) rašiklį?
'Tavo' is the appropriate singular possessive pronoun here.
Man patinka ___ (your/yours, singular) naujas automobilis.
To say 'your new car' (singular), 'tavo' is the correct choice.
Tai ___ (your/yours, singular) atsakomybė.
'Tavo' correctly indicates singular possession.
Aš tikiu, kad ___ ateitis yra šviesi, nepaisant dabartinių iššūkių.
The sentence expresses a belief in 'your' bright future, thus 'tavo' (your singular) is the correct possessive pronoun.
Ar galiu pasitikėti, kad ___ sprendimas bus geriausias visiems?
The question asks if 'your' decision can be trusted, making 'tavo' (your singular) the appropriate choice.
Visada žavėjausi ___ atsidavimu darbui ir ryžtu.
The speaker admires 'your' dedication, so 'tavo' (your singular) is the correct possessive pronoun.
Prašau, papasakok man daugiau apie ___ požiūrį į šią situaciją.
The request is to hear more about 'your' perspective, hence 'tavo' (your singular) is needed.
Kokia ___ nuomonė apie naujausius įvykius pasaulyje?
The question asks for 'your' opinion, so 'tavo' (your singular) is the correct possessive pronoun.
Tikiuosi, kad ___ pastangos atsipirks ir pasieksi viską, ko sieki.
The sentence expresses hope that 'your' efforts will pay off, making 'tavo' (your singular) the appropriate choice.
Choose the correct sentence: 'tavo' indicates possession by one person.
'Tavo' is singular, meaning 'your.' The other options use plural possessives or different pronouns.
Which sentence correctly uses 'tavo' in a formal context?
While 'Jūsų' is formal 'your' (plural or formal singular), 'tavo' is informal singular. The question asks for correct use of 'tavo', which is inherently informal. It implies a situation where an informal 'your' is appropriate. 'Jūsų' would be for formal singular or plural. The other options are 'his' and 'her'.
Identify the sentence where 'tavo' refers to a plural noun.
'Batai' (shoes) is a plural noun. 'Idėja', 'katė', and 'knyga' are singular.
The word 'tavo' can be used interchangeably with 'jūsų' in all contexts.
'Tavo' is informal singular 'your', while 'jūsų' is formal singular or plural 'your'. They are not interchangeable in terms of formality or number.
When addressing a child, 'tavo' is the appropriate form of 'your'.
'Tavo' is the informal singular possessive pronoun, making it suitable for addressing children.
In the sentence 'Tavo draugas ateina', 'tavo' modifies the verb 'ateina'.
'Tavo' is a possessive pronoun modifying the noun 'draugas' (friend), not the verb 'ateina' (is coming).
Is your opinion still the same, or has it changed over these years?
Although your ideas sound ambitious, have you considered all possible obstacles?
It will take a lot of effort to achieve your stated goals.
Read this aloud:
Kokia tavo asmeninė nuomonė apie šią sudėtingą politinę situaciją?
Focus: asmeninė, sudėtingą, politinę
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Read this aloud:
Ar tavo požiūris į globalizaciją pasikeitė po paskutinių įvykių pasaulyje?
Focus: požiūris, globalizaciją, pasikeitė
당신의 답변:
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Read this aloud:
Kokie yra tavo pagrindiniai argumentai, ginantys šią poziciją diskusijoje?
Focus: pagrindiniai, argumentai, ginantys
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This sentence asks if a solution meets 'your' expectations, using 'tavo' for singular 'your'.
The sentence translates to 'I want to know your opinion about today's events,' using 'tavo' to specify singular 'your'.
This sentence expresses appreciation for 'your' ability to adapt quickly, using 'tavo' for singular 'your'.
Labas, koks ___ vardas?
Here, 'tavo' (your/yours) is used to ask for the other person's name.
Ar tai ___ knyga?
'Tavo' is needed here to ask if the book belongs to the person being spoken to.
Aš paėmiau ___ pieštuką nuo stalo.
This sentence implies taking 'your' pencil, so 'tavo' is the correct possessive pronoun.
Girdėjau, kad ___ sesuo yra labai talentinga.
To refer to the listener's sister, 'tavo' is the appropriate word.
Gal galėtum paduoti ___ raktus?
Here, 'tavo' is used when asking someone to hand over 'their' keys.
Kokia ___ mėgstamiausia spalva?
To inquire about someone's favorite color, 'tavo' is the correct possessive.
Which sentence correctly uses 'tavo' to indicate possession in a formal context?
'Tavo' is informal. While the sentence itself is grammatically correct, using 'pone' (sir) immediately signals a formal context, making the use of 'tavo' inappropriate for politeness levels in Lithuanian. The other options are either directly informal or lack the explicit formal indicator that creates the conflict.
In which situation would using 'tavo' be considered most disrespectful or inappropriate?
Addressing an elder or someone in a position of respect, especially for the first time, requires the formal 'jūsų'. Using 'tavo' would be a significant breach of etiquette in Lithuanian culture. The other options are contexts where 'tavo' is perfectly acceptable.
Which of the following sentences implies an informal and personal relationship when using 'tavo'?
The term 'drauge' (friend) explicitly signals an informal and personal relationship, making the use of 'tavo' appropriate and consistent with the context. The other options involve formal titles or contexts where 'tavo' would be inappropriate.
It is always acceptable to use 'tavo' when speaking to someone younger than you, regardless of the social context.
While 'tavo' is often used with younger individuals, social context and the nature of the relationship (e.g., student-teacher, subordinate-superior, or even a formal encounter with a young professional) can still dictate the use of the more formal 'jūsų' for politeness and respect.
Using 'tavo' with a family member always implies a close and affectionate bond.
Within families, 'tavo' is the standard form of address and inherently reflects the close and affectionate bonds typical of familial relationships in Lithuanian culture.
In a professional email to a colleague you've never met, using 'tavo' in the subject line is a sign of familiarity and good rapport.
In a professional context, especially with someone you haven't met, using 'tavo' would be considered overly familiar and unprofessional. The formal 'jūsų' (your/yours, plural/formal) would be the appropriate choice to maintain a respectful and professional tone.
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Summary
Tavo is a fundamental Lithuanian pronoun for expressing 'your' or 'yours' when addressing a single individual.
- Tavo is 'your' or 'yours'.
- Use it for one person.
- It shows possession.
