Meaning
Receiving a present from someone.
Cultural Background
When you receive flowers, they must be an odd number (1, 3, 5...). Even numbers are for mourning. Name Days (Vardadieniai) are often celebrated with small gifts, sometimes more traditionally than birthdays. It is polite to open a gift immediately upon receiving it in front of the giver. The phrase 'Nereikėjo' (You shouldn't have) is a common, modest way to react when receiving a gift.
Use the Diminutive
Say 'dovanėlė' to sound warmer and more like a native speaker when talking about small gifts.
The 'ą' tail
Never forget the tail on 'dovaną' when it's the object. It's a common spelling mistake for learners.
Meaning
Receiving a present from someone.
Use the Diminutive
Say 'dovanėlė' to sound warmer and more like a native speaker when talking about small gifts.
The 'ą' tail
Never forget the tail on 'dovaną' when it's the object. It's a common spelling mistake for learners.
Saying Thanks
Always follow 'gauti dovaną' with a sincere 'Ačiū' (Thank you).
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the word 'dovana'.
Vakar aš gavau didelę ______.
The verb 'gavau' requires the Accusative form 'dovaną'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural way to say 'I got gifts' (plural/general).
The Genitive plural 'dovanų' is the most natural way to talk about receiving gifts in general.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
Understanding these related terms helps clarify the main phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
Sveikinu su gimtadieniu! Štai tau siurprizas. - Ačiū! Man labai patinka ______.
In the context of receiving a surprise, 'gauti dovanas' is the correct response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Where would you say 'Gavau lauktuvių'?
'Lauktuvės' are specifically gifts brought back from a trip.
🎉 Score: /5
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
5 exercisesVakar aš gavau didelę ______.
The verb 'gavau' requires the Accusative form 'dovaną'.
Select the natural way to say 'I got gifts' (plural/general).
The Genitive plural 'dovanų' is the most natural way to talk about receiving gifts in general.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Understanding these related terms helps clarify the main phrase.
Sveikinu su gimtadieniu! Štai tau siurprizas. - Ačiū! Man labai patinka ______.
In the context of receiving a surprise, 'gauti dovanas' is the correct response.
Where would you say 'Gavau lauktuvių'?
'Lauktuvės' are specifically gifts brought back from a trip.
🎉 Score: /5
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsBoth are correct. 'Dovaną' is one specific gift. 'Dovanų' is more general (like 'some gifts').
No, use 'laimėti prizą' for games or competitions.
Aš gavau dovaną iš mamos.
It is neutral. It works in both casual and formal settings.
The plural object form is 'dovanas'.
Yes, like 'gamtos dovana' (a gift of nature).
No, Lithuanian does not have articles. 'Gauti dovaną' means both 'get a gift' and 'get the gift'.
Say 'Gavau daug dovanų'.
Yes, but usually it's put in an envelope and called 'dovana'.
Aš dievinu gauti dovanas!
Related Phrases
Duoti dovaną
contrastTo give a gift
Dovanoti
similarTo gift / To forgive
Lauktuvės
specialized formTravel gifts
Apdovanoti
builds onTo award
Dovanėlė
specialized formA small gift
