Signification
To go crazy or lose control.
Contexte culturel
Basketball is often called the 'second religion' in Lithuania. During major tournaments, the phrase 'išeiti iš proto' is used by news anchors to describe the national mood. In the age of social media, this phrase is used hyperbolically for 'FOMO' (fear of missing out) or viral trends. Ancient Balts believed the mind was a gift from the gods. To 'exit' it was seen as a spiritual crisis, not just a bad mood. Lithuanians value hard work, but 'išeiti iš proto' is a common way to vent about 'perdegimas' (burnout) in the office.
Use for Hyperbole
Don't be afraid to use this for small things. Lithuanians love a bit of drama in their daily complaints!
Check the Case
Always use 'proto' (Genitive). Using 'protas' (Nominative) will make you sound like a beginner.
Signification
To go crazy or lose control.
Use for Hyperbole
Don't be afraid to use this for small things. Lithuanians love a bit of drama in their daily complaints!
Check the Case
Always use 'proto' (Genitive). Using 'protas' (Nominative) will make you sound like a beginner.
Add 'Tuoj'
Adding 'tuoj' (soon) before the verb makes you sound very native: 'Aš tuoj išeisiu iš proto!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'protas' (Genitive case).
Aš tuoj išeisiu iš ______!
The preposition 'iš' always requires the genitive case 'proto'.
Which sentence means 'He went crazy yesterday'?
Select the correct past tense sentence:
'Išėjo' is the past simple form of 'išeiti'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Ar matei, kiek daug darbo šiandien? B: Taip, aš jau ______.
'Išeinu iš proto' is the natural way to express being overwhelmed by work.
Match the situation to the meaning of 'išeiti iš proto'.
Situation: 'Visi išeina iš proto dėl naujo krepšinio trenerio.'
In this context, it describes positive obsession or excitement.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAš tuoj išeisiu iš ______!
The preposition 'iš' always requires the genitive case 'proto'.
Select the correct past tense sentence:
'Išėjo' is the past simple form of 'išeiti'.
A: Ar matei, kiek daug darbo šiandien? B: Taip, aš jau ______.
'Išeinu iš proto' is the natural way to express being overwhelmed by work.
Situation: 'Visi išeina iš proto dėl naujo krepšinio trenerio.'
In this context, it describes positive obsession or excitement.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt depends on the tone. If you say it about yourself, it's fine. If you ask someone 'Ar tu išėjai iš proto?', it can be very rude.
Yes! 'Išeiti iš proto dėl ko nors' is a very common way to say you are crazy about someone.
'Išeiti' is like a sudden exit, while 'kraustytis' (moving) implies a longer, ongoing state of going crazy.
Generally no. It's an idiom, so it's best for speech, social media, and informal writing.
No. 'Proto' is the form of the noun 'mind'. Only the verb 'išėjau' (past tense) might change if you use a participle, but the standard verb forms are the same.
No, that's not a standard idiom. You can say 'iškristi iš galvos' (to forget) or 'netekti galvos' (to lose one's head).
You say 'Tu varai mane iš proto'. The verb 'varyti' means 'to drive/push'.
Extremely common. Many Lithuanian pop and rap songs use it to describe love or frustration.
It literally means 'to go out from the mind'.
Yes, it's often used jokingly when something is absurdly funny.
Expressions liées
Kraustytis iš proto
similarTo be going crazy (ongoing process)
Netekti galvos
similarTo lose one's head
Būti be proto
builds onTo be 'without mind' (crazy about something)
Sugrįžti į protą
contrastTo come back to one's senses
