Meaning
An enjoyable motion picture.
Cultural Background
Lithuanians often prefer 'arthouse' or 'poetic' cinema over Hollywood blockbusters. A 'geras filmas' in Lithuania often implies something deep or melancholic. The 'Kino Pavasaris' festival is a major social event. Saying 'geras filmas' during this time usually refers to a festival entry. During the Soviet period, cinema was a way to preserve the Lithuanian language. 'Geras filmas' was a phrase used to secretly praise films that bypassed censorship. Younger generations use 'geras filmas' interchangeably with English terms like 'movie' or 'cinema,' reflecting a globalized culture.
Add 'Labai'
If you really liked it, always say 'Labai geras filmas' (A very good movie). It sounds more natural and enthusiastic.
Watch the Case
If you say 'I am watching,' remember to change it to 'gerą filmą.' This is the #1 error for students.
Meaning
An enjoyable motion picture.
Add 'Labai'
If you really liked it, always say 'Labai geras filmas' (A very good movie). It sounds more natural and enthusiastic.
Watch the Case
If you say 'I am watching,' remember to change it to 'gerą filmą.' This is the #1 error for students.
Be Specific
Lithuanians love to discuss *why* a film is good. Be ready to mention the 'aktoriai' (actors) or 'muzika' (music).
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form of the adjective for the masculine noun 'filmas'.
Tai yra ____ filmas.
In the nominative case (subject), the masculine adjective 'geras' matches the masculine noun 'filmas'.
Fill in the blank with the correct object form (Accusative).
Aš žiūriu ____ filmą.
After the verb 'žiūrėti' (to watch), we use the Accusative case. 'Geras' becomes 'gerą'.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
These are basic variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
Jonas: Ar tau patiko kinas? Aistė: Taip, tai buvo ____ ____.
Aistė is confirming she liked the movie using the standard phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Movie Genres for 'Geras filmas'
Žanrai
- • Komedija
- • Drama
- • Trileris
- • Siaubo filmas
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTai yra ____ filmas.
In the nominative case (subject), the masculine adjective 'geras' matches the masculine noun 'filmas'.
Aš žiūriu ____ filmą.
After the verb 'žiūrėti' (to watch), we use the Accusative case. 'Geras' becomes 'gerą'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are basic variations of the phrase.
Jonas: Ar tau patiko kinas? Aistė: Taip, tai buvo ____ ____.
Aistė is confirming she liked the movie using the standard phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or even a boss.
Technically no. For a series, use 'geras serialas.'
Say 'geriausias filmas.'
The plural is 'geri filmai.'
Yes, 'geras žmogus' means a kind person, but for a movie, it always means 'good quality' or 'enjoyable.'
It is masculine, which is why we use 'geras' and not 'gera.'
Simply say 'Ar tai geras filmas?'
Yes, 'geras dokumentinis filmas' is perfectly correct.
The opposite is 'blogas filmas' (bad movie) or 'nuobodus filmas' (boring movie).
No, Lithuanian does not have articles. 'Geras filmas' can mean 'a good movie' or 'the good movie.'
Related Phrases
Puikus filmas
similarExcellent movie
Įdomus filmas
similarInteresting movie
Blogas filmas
contrastBad movie
Kino teatras
builds onCinema theater
Žiūrėti filmą
builds onTo watch a movie
