Meaning
Wishing someone a safe journey.
Cultural Background
It is common to wish 'Geros kelionės' even for short inter-city trips, as Lithuanians value hospitality and the safety of their guests. The tradition of 'sitting down before a trip' is shared with Latvians and Russians. It's a moment of silence to ensure you haven't forgotten anything and to invite good luck. On Lithuanian social media, 'Geros kelionės' is often accompanied by the airplane ✈️ or palm tree 🌴 emojis. In a business setting, it is polite to wish a colleague a good trip at the end of a meeting if you know they are traveling soon.
The Genitive Rule
Almost all Lithuanian wishes (Good luck, Good night, Good trip) use the Genitive case. Learn the endings -os and -ės for feminine wishes!
Don't say 'Have'
Avoid saying 'Turėk geros kelionės'. Just say the phrase itself. Adding 'Have' (Turėk) makes it sound like a translated movie script.
Meaning
Wishing someone a safe journey.
The Genitive Rule
Almost all Lithuanian wishes (Good luck, Good night, Good trip) use the Genitive case. Learn the endings -os and -ės for feminine wishes!
Don't say 'Have'
Avoid saying 'Turėk geros kelionės'. Just say the phrase itself. Adding 'Have' (Turėk) makes it sound like a translated movie script.
The 'Sitting' Tradition
If you are with Lithuanians and they suddenly sit down in silence before leaving, don't be confused! Just join them for 10 seconds, then stand up and say 'Geros kelionės!'
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'geras' and noun 'kelionė'.
Mano draugas išvyksta į Ameriką. Sakau jam: ______ ______!
Wishes in Lithuanian require the genitive case: Geros (adj) kelionės (noun).
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase would you use if your brother is driving his car to another city?
'Gero kelio' (Good road) is the most common variation for car trips.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Rytoj skrendu į Londoną. B: O! ______ ______!
Since Person A is flying (traveling), 'Geros kelionės' is the appropriate response.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
When to say Geros kelionės!
Transport
- • Plane
- • Train
- • Bus
- • Car
Practice Bank
3 exercisesMano draugas išvyksta į Ameriką. Sakau jam: ______ ______!
Wishes in Lithuanian require the genitive case: Geros (adj) kelionės (noun).
Which phrase would you use if your brother is driving his car to another city?
'Gero kelio' (Good road) is the most common variation for car trips.
A: Rytoj skrendu į Londoną. B: O! ______ ______!
Since Person A is flying (traveling), 'Geros kelionės' is the appropriate response.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal situations. For extra formality, add 'Linkiu Jums...'
No, it sounds strange. Use 'Sėkmės!' (Good luck) or 'Iki!' (Bye) for short distances.
Because it's in the genitive case, which is required for wishes in Lithuanian.
The phrase is already technically plural in its noun form 'kelionės' (genitive singular of kelionė), but it applies to one or many trips. You don't need to change it for a group of people.
Yes, especially if the person is driving. 'Gero kelio' means 'Good road'.
Simply say 'Ačiū!' (Thank you).
Related Phrases
Gero kelio
similarGood road
Sėkmingos kelionės
similarSuccessful trip
Saugios kelionės
specialized formSafe trip
Laimingo kelio
similarHappy road
Sveikas sugrįžęs
contrastWelcome back
