मतलब
The act of going shopping.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Lithuanians often use the names of specific supermarket chains as synonyms for 'parduotuvė'. You might hear 'Einu į Maximą' or 'Einu į Iki'. The 'taromatas' (bottle return machine) is usually located near the entrance of the 'parduotuvė'. It's a common sight to see people carrying bags of bottles. In smaller villages, the 'parduotuvė' is the social hub where news is exchanged. It's more than just a place to buy goods. Sunday shopping is very common in Lithuania, unlike in some neighboring countries like Poland or Germany where shops are often closed.
The 'Nosinė' Rule
Always remember the little tail on the 'ę' in 'parduotuvę'. It's a common spelling mistake even for natives, but crucial for grammar!
Walking vs Driving
If you say 'einu' but you are actually driving, a Lithuanian might look out the window expecting to see you walking. Use 'važiuoju' for cars.
मतलब
The act of going shopping.
The 'Nosinė' Rule
Always remember the little tail on the 'ę' in 'parduotuvę'. It's a common spelling mistake even for natives, but crucial for grammar!
Walking vs Driving
If you say 'einu' but you are actually driving, a Lithuanian might look out the window expecting to see you walking. Use 'važiuoju' for cars.
Add the Genitive
To sound like a pro, add what you're going for in the genitive case: 'Einu į parduotuvę SŪRIO' (I'm going to the shop for cheese).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'eiti' (Present Tense).
Aš ___ į parduotuvę.
For the first person singular (Aš), the ending is -u.
Choose the correct case for 'parduotuvė' after the preposition 'į'.
Mes einame į ___.
The preposition 'į' always requires the accusative case (ending in -ę).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kur tu eini? B: ___ į parduotuvę.
The question asks 'Where are you going?', so the answer should use the present tense 'I am going'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at home and realize you have no bread. What do you say?
You go to the shop to buy bread.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासAš ___ į parduotuvę.
For the first person singular (Aš), the ending is -u.
Mes einame į ___.
The preposition 'į' always requires the accusative case (ending in -ę).
A: Kur tu eini? B: ___ į parduotuvę.
The question asks 'Where are you going?', so the answer should use the present tense 'I am going'.
You are at home and realize you have no bread. What do you say?
You go to the shop to buy bread.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालTechnically 'važiuoti' is better, but in casual speech, people use 'eiti' to mean the general errand regardless of transport.
'Parduotuvė' is a single shop. 'Prekybos centras' is a large mall with many shops.
It marks the accusative case, which is required by the preposition 'į'. Historically, it was a nasal sound.
Use the locative case: 'Aš esu parduotuvėje'.
No, it's just very informal. Use it with friends, but avoid it in formal writing.
संबंधित मुहावरे
apsipirkti
synonymto do the shopping
užeiti į parduotuvę
specialized formto stop by the shop
vaikščioti po parduotuves
similarto go window shopping / browse
važiuoti į parduotuvę
similarto drive to the shop
