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Kada autobusas?

When is the bus?

Phrase in 30 Seconds

The most efficient way to ask for the next bus arrival in Lithuania.

  • Means: 'When is the bus?' (literally 'When bus?')
  • Used in: Bus stops, stations, or when checking schedules with locals.
  • Don't confuse: 'Kada' (when) with 'Kur' (where) or 'Kas' (who/what).
🕒 + 🚌 + ❓ = Kada autobusas?

Explanation at your level:

This is a very simple and useful phrase. 'Kada' means 'when' and 'autobusas' means 'bus'. You don't need a verb like 'is'. Just say these two words at a bus stop to ask for the time. It is perfect for beginners because it is short and easy to remember.
At this level, you can use 'Kada autobusas?' and add a destination. Use the preposition 'į' and the accusative case, like 'į centrą' (to the center). You can also use the future tense 'Kada bus autobusas?' to sound more natural when talking about the future arrival.
Intermediate learners should recognize that 'Kada autobusas?' is an elliptical sentence where the verb 'yra' is omitted. You can vary this by using more specific verbs like 'atvyksta' (arrives) or 'išvyksta' (departs). It's also important to understand the time expressions used in the answers, such as 'kas dešimt minučių' (every ten minutes).
Upper-intermediate students can analyze the register of 'Kada autobusas?'. While neutral, it can be made more polite or formal depending on the prefix. You should be able to navigate complex schedules and understand announcements at the station that use variations of this phrase, such as 'vėluoja' (is late) or 'atšauktas' (cancelled).
Advanced learners can explore the sociolinguistic aspects of this inquiry. In different regions of Lithuania, the intonation might change. You should also be familiar with the historical context of public transport and how the terminology has evolved from 'autobusas' to modern multimodal transport concepts, using the phrase as a baseline for more complex discussions about urban infrastructure.
At a near-native level, one appreciates the 'zero copula' not just as a shortcut, but as a feature of Baltic linguistic economy. You can use the phrase ironically or metaphorically in literature or high-level discourse. Mastery involves understanding the subtle nuances between 'Kada autobusas?', 'Kada gi tas autobusas?', and 'Kada pagaliau atvažiuos tas autobusas?', reflecting various emotional states from patience to frustration.

معنی

Inquiring about public transport schedules.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Public transport is highly reliable in major cities. Using the 'Trafi' app is the modern equivalent of asking 'Kada autobusas?'. In the capital, trolleybuses are as common as buses. You might ask 'Kada trolibusas?' instead. In villages, the bus might only come twice a day. Asking a local is often more reliable than the faded paper schedule. Younger people often use the slang 'busas' or 'trūlas' (for trolleybus) in casual conversation.

🎯

Skip the 'is'

Don't say 'Kada yra autobusas?'. It sounds much more natural to just say 'Kada autobusas?'.

⚠️

Check the vehicle

In Vilnius and Kaunas, make sure you aren't waiting for a trolleybus if you ask for a bus!

معنی

Inquiring about public transport schedules.

🎯

Skip the 'is'

Don't say 'Kada yra autobusas?'. It sounds much more natural to just say 'Kada autobusas?'.

⚠️

Check the vehicle

In Vilnius and Kaunas, make sure you aren't waiting for a trolleybus if you ask for a bus!

💬

Politeness

Always start with 'Atsiprašau' (Excuse me) when asking a stranger.

💡

Use Numbers

This is the best way to practice Lithuanian numbers (minutes and hours).

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to ask when the bus is.

____ autobusas?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Kada

'Kada' means 'when', which is used for time.

Choose the correct way to ask for a bus to Vilnius.

Which one is correct?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Kada autobusas į Vilnių?

The preposition 'į' requires the accusative case 'Vilnių'.

Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Matching basic transport vocabulary.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Atsiprašau, ____ autobusas? B: Po dešimt minučių.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kada

The answer 'Po dešimt minučių' (In ten minutes) indicates a time question.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, in the present tense, 'Kada autobusas?' is perfectly correct and natural.

Use 'autobusas' (nominative) for the subject. Use 'autobusą' (accusative) if you are taking the bus (e.g., 'Aš laukiu autobusą' - though 'autobuso' genitive is better there).

Usually, you'd ask 'Kada atvažiuos taksi?' because taxis are ordered, but 'Kada taksi?' works if you're waiting for one.

Add 'Atsiprašau' at the beginning: 'Atsiprašau, kada autobusas?'.

Add 'kitas': 'Kada kitas autobusas?'.

Yes, it is the direct equivalent and is used for all time-related questions.

Ask 'Kada autobusai?' (plural).

Yes, 'Trafi' is very popular, but asking is still common, especially if the app is acting up.

Use 'į stotį'. So: 'Kada autobusas į stotį?'.

It is masculine (ends in -as).

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

Kada traukinys?

similar

When is the train?

🔗

Kur stotelė?

builds on

Where is the stop?

🔗

Bilietas, prašau

builds on

A ticket, please

🔗

Kada kitas?

specialized form

When is the next one?

کجا استفاده کنیم

🚏

At a city bus stop

Learner: Atsiprašau, kada autobusas?

Local: Už penkių minučių.

neutral
🏢

At the bus station

Learner: Kada autobusas į Kauną?

Clerk: Dešimtą valandą.

neutral
📱

Texting a friend

Friend: Aš jau stotelėje.

Learner: Kada tavo autobusas?

informal
🏡

In a small village

Learner: Kada autobusas į miestą?

Villager: Tik rytoj ryte.

neutral
👨‍✈️

Asking a driver

Learner: Kada autobusas išvyksta?

Driver: Dabar!

neutral
🛎️

Checking with a hotel receptionist

Learner: Sveiki, kada autobusas į oro uostą?

Receptionist: Autobusas važiuoja kas valandą.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Kada' as 'K-D' (Key Departure). When is the Key Departure of the bus?

Visual Association

Imagine a giant clock (Kada) sitting on top of a yellow bus (Autobusas) at a stop.

Rhyme

Kada, kada – bus čia tada!

Story

You are standing in the rain in Vilnius. You look at your watch and ask the person next to you 'Kada autobusas?'. They point to a bus coming around the corner.

Word Web

KadaAutobusasStotelėBilietasVairuotojasKeleivisTvarkaraštisLaikas

چالش

Next time you are at a bus stop (or pretending to be), say the phrase out loud three times, each time adding a different destination: 'į centrą', 'į namus', 'į stotį'.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

¿Cuándo pasa el autobús?

Spanish requires a verb, whereas Lithuanian can omit it.

French moderate

C'est quand le bus ?

French uses the 'c'est' construction.

German high

Wann kommt der Bus?

German must have a verb and an article ('der').

Japanese high

バスはいつですか？ (Basu wa itsu desu ka?)

Japanese uses the topic marker 'wa'.

Arabic high

متى الحافلة؟ (Mata al-hafila?)

Arabic uses a definite article ('al-').

Chinese moderate

公交车什么时候来？ (Gōngjiāochē shénme shíhòu lái?)

Chinese uses a compound phrase for 'when'.

Korean high

버스는 언제예요? (Beoseuneun eonjeyeyo?)

Korean uses honorific endings.

Portuguese high

Quando é o autocarro?

Portuguese requires the verb 'é'.

Easily Confused

Kada autobusas? در مقابل Kur autobusas?

Learners mix up 'When' and 'Where'.

Remember 'Kada' for 'Clock' (both start with K sounds in some languages, or just associate K with Chronos).

Kada autobusas? در مقابل Kada autobusu?

Using the instrumental case instead of nominative.

Use nominative 'autobusas' for the subject of the question.

سوالات متداول (10)

No, in the present tense, 'Kada autobusas?' is perfectly correct and natural.

Use 'autobusas' (nominative) for the subject. Use 'autobusą' (accusative) if you are taking the bus (e.g., 'Aš laukiu autobusą' - though 'autobuso' genitive is better there).

Usually, you'd ask 'Kada atvažiuos taksi?' because taxis are ordered, but 'Kada taksi?' works if you're waiting for one.

Add 'Atsiprašau' at the beginning: 'Atsiprašau, kada autobusas?'.

Add 'kitas': 'Kada kitas autobusas?'.

Yes, it is the direct equivalent and is used for all time-related questions.

Ask 'Kada autobusai?' (plural).

Yes, 'Trafi' is very popular, but asking is still common, especially if the app is acting up.

Use 'į stotį'. So: 'Kada autobusas į stotį?'.

It is masculine (ends in -as).

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