Signification
A voice with high volume.
Contexte culturel
In rural Lithuania, a 'garsus balsas' was a sign of health and vitality. It is often mentioned in folk songs (dainos) as a desirable trait for a young man. Loudness in public transport is generally frowned upon. A 'garsus balsas' on a bus will get you many stern looks. The term 'garsus balsas' is often used in headlines to refer to famous singers or influential commentators. Teachers are encouraged to have a 'garsus balsas' but to use it sparingly to maintain authority without shouting.
The 'Famous' Trap
If someone says 'Jis yra garsus', they probably mean he is famous, not that he is currently being loud.
Don't say 'Big Voice'
Avoid saying 'didelis balsas'. It sounds very strange to native speakers.
Signification
A voice with high volume.
The 'Famous' Trap
If someone says 'Jis yra garsus', they probably mean he is famous, not that he is currently being loud.
Don't say 'Big Voice'
Avoid saying 'didelis balsas'. It sounds very strange to native speakers.
Use the Adverb
If you want someone to speak up, just say 'Garsiau!' (Louder!).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'garsus balsas'.
Mano brolis kalba ______ ______ (Instrumental case).
We use the instrumental case (balsu) to describe the manner in which someone speaks.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'He has a loud voice'?
'Garsus' is the correct adjective for volume.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common variations of vocal descriptions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kodėl tu šauki? B: Atsiprašau, mano ______ ______.
The subject is 'balsas' and the adjective is 'garsus'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMano brolis kalba ______ ______ (Instrumental case).
We use the instrumental case (balsu) to describe the manner in which someone speaks.
How do you say 'He has a loud voice'?
'Garsus' is the correct adjective for volume.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common variations of vocal descriptions.
A: Kodėl tu šauki? B: Atsiprašau, mano ______ ______.
The subject is 'balsas' and the adjective is 'garsus'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, use 'triukšmingas' for a car or just say 'garsus variklis' (loud engine), but never 'balsas'.
Not inherently. It's a description. However, telling someone 'tavo balsas per garsus' can be a bit blunt.
Garsiausias balsas.
Expressions liées
Garsiai kalbėti
similarTo speak loudly
Tylas balsas
contrastA quiet voice
Garsus žmogus
specialized formA famous person
Balsuoti
builds onTo vote
