Meaning
Suggesting to start moving.
Cultural Background
Lithuanians value punctuality. Using 'Eikime' is a way to respect everyone's time. Similar collective imperatives are found in Latvian, reflecting shared linguistic roots. In business, 'Eikime' is used to keep meetings focused and efficient. It is common to use 'Eikime' when leaving a group dinner to signal the end of the event.
Pronunciation
Remember to soften the 'k' before the 'i'.
Social Usage
Use 'Eikime' to sound like a native speaker who is polite but decisive.
Meaning
Suggesting to start moving.
Pronunciation
Remember to soften the 'k' before the 'i'.
Social Usage
Use 'Eikime' to sound like a native speaker who is polite but decisive.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence: 'Jau vėlu, ____ namo.'
Jau vėlu, ____ namo.
Since the speaker is including themselves in the group, the 1st person plural imperative is required.
Which is the most neutral and polite way to suggest moving?
Which is the most neutral and polite way to suggest moving?
Eikime is the standard, neutral form. Varom is slang, Eik is singular, and Einu is 'I go'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar einame į kiną? B: ____!
The response should match the collective nature of the question.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesJau vėlu, ____ namo.
Since the speaker is including themselves in the group, the 1st person plural imperative is required.
Which is the most neutral and polite way to suggest moving?
Eikime is the standard, neutral form. Varom is slang, Eik is singular, and Einu is 'I go'.
A: Ar einame į kiną? B: ____!
The response should match the collective nature of the question.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsIt is neutral. It works in almost any situation.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable.
Einam is for friends; Eikime is for everyone.
Related Phrases
Einam
synonymLet's go (casual)
Varom
similarLet's go (slang)
Pirmyn
similarForward!
Eikite
contrastGo (plural/formal)
