Meaning
A vehicle capable of high speeds.
Cultural Background
Lithuanians are very proud of their cars. It is common to spend a large portion of one's income on a high-quality vehicle. Rallying is a major sport in the Baltics. 'Greitas automobilis' is a term you will hear constantly on sports radio. After 1990, the influx of German cars (Audi, BMW, VW) defined the 'greitas automobilis' ideal for a generation. In cities like Vilnius, electric cars are becoming the new 'greiti automobiliai' due to their rapid acceleration.
Gender Match
Always check if you are using 'automobilis' (masc) or 'mašina' (fem) to change the adjective ending.
Adverb Trap
Don't say 'vairuoju greitas' (I drive fast). Say 'vairuoju greitai'.
Meaning
A vehicle capable of high speeds.
Gender Match
Always check if you are using 'automobilis' (masc) or 'mašina' (fem) to change the adjective ending.
Adverb Trap
Don't say 'vairuoju greitas' (I drive fast). Say 'vairuoju greitai'.
Case Rhyme
In the Accusative, both words end in a nasal sound: 'greitą automobilį'. It sounds like a rhyme!
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'greitas'.
Mano brolis turi ______ automobilį. (Accusative)
The sentence requires the Accusative case because the car is the object of the verb 'turi' (has).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct Lithuanian translation for 'I like fast cars'.
'Cars' is plural, so we need 'greiti automobiliai'.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are the standard singular, plural, and informal variations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar tavo tėčio mašina lėta? B: Ne, tai ______ ______.
The context implies a contradiction to 'lėta' (slow).
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMano brolis turi ______ automobilį. (Accusative)
The sentence requires the Accusative case because the car is the object of the verb 'turi' (has).
Select the correct Lithuanian translation for 'I like fast cars'.
'Cars' is plural, so we need 'greiti automobiliai'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the standard singular, plural, and informal variations.
A: Ar tavo tėčio mašina lėta? B: Ne, tai ______ ______.
The context implies a contradiction to 'lėta' (slow).
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsIn writing and formal speech, yes. In daily conversation, 'mašina' is more frequent.
Automobilis yra greitas.
Yes, 'greitas žmogus' means a fast person (runner or quick thinker).
Greiti automobiliai.
Yes, 'bolidas' or 'žvėris' (beast).
Aš noriu greito automobilio.
Yes, it becomes 'greita'.
No, they are false friends. 'Greitas' means fast.
A sports car, which is usually a 'greitas automobilis'.
Yes, that means 'fast train'.
Yes, car culture and racing are very popular.
ow-to-mo-BI-lis.
Lėtas (slow).
Only if you are applying for a job related to cars or logistics!
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