Meaning
Pleasant flavor or style.
Cultural Background
Lithuanians value 'saikas' (moderation). Good taste is often seen as not being too 'iššaukiantis' (provocative). There is a strong connection between 'geras skonis' and natural materials like linen and amber. Traditional Lithuanian food (like Cepelinai) is hearty, but 'geras skonis' in modern LT cuisine often refers to farm-to-table freshness. Complimenting a host's 'geras skonis' is safer and more polite than commenting on the price of their items.
The 'Have' Rule
In Lithuanian, you almost always 'have' (turėti) good taste. Don't say 'I am good taste'.
Gender Match
Always keep 'geras' masculine because 'skonis' is masculine. Never say 'gera skonis'.
Meaning
Pleasant flavor or style.
The 'Have' Rule
In Lithuanian, you almost always 'have' (turėti) good taste. Don't say 'I am good taste'.
Gender Match
Always keep 'geras' masculine because 'skonis' is masculine. Never say 'gera skonis'.
Complimenting Hosts
If you don't like the food, compliment the 'geras skonis' of the table decorations instead!
Moderation
Remember that in Lithuania, 'less is more' is usually the definition of good taste.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'geras skonis' (Accusative: gerą skonį).
Mano draugė visada turi ______ drabužiams.
After the verb 'turėti' (to have), we use the accusative case.
Which sentence is correct for praising a soup?
Kaip pasakyti, kad sriuba skani?
The most natural way is to say the object 'has' a good taste.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the core variations of the concept.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar tau patinka mano nauji batai? B: Taip, tu visada ______.
You 'have' good taste in Lithuanian.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where to use Geras Skonis
Home
- • Interjeras
- • Baldai
- • Paveikslai
Self
- • Drabužiai
- • Muzika
- • Kvepalai
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMano draugė visada turi ______ drabužiams.
After the verb 'turėti' (to have), we use the accusative case.
Kaip pasakyti, kad sriuba skani?
The most natural way is to say the object 'has' a good taste.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the core variations of the concept.
A: Ar tau patinka mano nauji batai? B: Taip, tu visada ______.
You 'have' good taste in Lithuanian.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsNo, it is strictly for food or aesthetics. Use 'geras būdas' for character.
'Skanus' is an adjective (tasty). 'Geras skonis' is a noun phrase (good taste).
You say 'Jis neturi skonio' (He doesn't have taste).
It is neutral and can be used in any setting, from a palace to a picnic.
Yes! 'Geras skonis muzikai' is very common.
Rarely. Usually, we stay in the singular even if talking about many people.
'Skoningas' means 'tasteful' and describes an object (e.g., a tasteful room).
Use 'nepriekaištingas skonis'.
No, use 'geras kvapas' for smells.
It means 'a matter of taste'—used when people have different preferences.
Yes, especially in marketing and design industries.
It is a long 'o', like in 'more' but without the 'r'.
Related Phrases
Skanus
similarTasty
Skoningas
specialized formTasteful
Stilingas
similarStylish
Aštrus skonis
specialized formSharp/Spicy taste
Skonio reikalas
builds onA matter of taste
