Meaning
Suggesting to start moving.
Cultural Background
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.
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'.
Meaning
Suggesting to start moving.
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'.
The Softener
Add 'gal' (maybe) before it: 'Gal einam?' to sound extra polite.
Test Yourself
You want to suggest to your friend that you both leave the library and go home. What do you say?
___ namo?
'Einam' is the correct 1st person plural form used for suggestions.
Complete the sentence to say 'Let's go eat.'
Einam ____. (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.
'Miegoti' is sleep, 'Važiuojam' is for cars, 'Lauką' is outside.
Finish the dialogue.
A: Filmas prasideda! B: Gerai, ____.
B is agreeing to go with A, so the 'we' form is needed.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to use Einam vs Važiuojam
Einam (Walking)
- • Park
- • Kitchen
- • Next Room
- • Forest
Važiuojam (Wheels)
- • Work
- • Another City
- • Supermarket
- • Taxi
Practice Bank
4 exercises___ namo?
'Einam' is the correct 1st person plural form used for suggestions.
Einam ____. (valgyti)
After 'einam', you use the infinitive form of the verb to specify the action.
1. Einam miegoti. 2. Važiuojam! 3. Einam į lauką.
'Miegoti' is sleep, 'Važiuojam' is for cars, 'Lauką' is outside.
A: Filmas prasideda! B: Gerai, ____.
B is agreeing to go with A, so the 'we' form is needed.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsNo, 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.
Related Phrases
Važiuojam
similarLet's go (by vehicle)
Varom
synonymLet's bolt / Let's go
Eime
similarLet's go
Judam
similarLet's move
Išeinam
specialized formWe are leaving
