Signification
To lie or deceive someone.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians are generally direct people. Using a food metaphor to call out a lie is a way to soften the blow while still being very clear that you don't believe the speaker. This idiom is shared across many former Soviet countries. It reflects a shared history of skepticism toward state-controlled media and propaganda. Younger Lithuanians might use the shortened 'makaronai' to refer to any kind of fake news or 'BS' found online. Despite the idiom, pasta (makaronai) is a very popular and respected food in Lithuania, often served with curd or meat.
Use the negative
The most natural way to use this is 'Nekabink makaronų!' when you want someone to stop lying immediately.
Watch the case
Always use 'makaronus' (accusative) unless you are using 'pakabinti' in a partitive sense (makaronų).
Signification
To lie or deceive someone.
Use the negative
The most natural way to use this is 'Nekabink makaronų!' when you want someone to stop lying immediately.
Watch the case
Always use 'makaronus' (accusative) unless you are using 'pakabinti' in a partitive sense (makaronų).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'kabinti'.
Nustok man ______ makaronus!
After 'nustok' (stop), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Which sentence is a correct use of the idiom?
Choose the correct option:
The idiom specifically uses 'kabinti' (hang) and 'ant ausų' (on the ears).
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A politician promises free ice cream for everyone forever.
This is a classic 'too good to be true' promise where the idiom fits perfectly.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesNustok man ______ makaronus!
After 'nustok' (stop), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Choose the correct option:
The idiom specifically uses 'kabinti' (hang) and 'ant ausų' (on the ears).
Situation: A politician promises free ice cream for everyone forever.
This is a classic 'too good to be true' promise where the idiom fits perfectly.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNot inherently, but it is blunt. It's like saying 'You're full of it' in English. Use it with people you know.
Yes! It's very common for playful teasing among friends.
It's a visual metaphor from Russian where long noodles represent a distraction or a 'clog' for the ears.
Expressions liées
pūsti miglą
synonymTo blow mist/fog.
trinti
slangTo rub (to talk nonsense).
meluoti
synonymTo lie.
