Significado
Paying attention in class.
Contexto cultural
Teachers are traditionally addressed as 'Mokytojau' (Vocative) or 'Tamsta mokytojau' (a very respectful, slightly old-fashioned term). 'Klausyti mokytojo' is seen as a moral duty for children. In Lithuanian universities, the relationship is more distant. While 'klausyti mokytojo' is used for schools, university students 'klauso paskaitų' (listen to lectures). Lithuanian fairy tales often feature a 'kvailys' (fool) who fails because he 'neklauso' (doesn't listen) to the advice of an old man or a teacher figure. In Lithuanian startups, the phrase is evolving. 'Klausyti' is being replaced by 'išgirsti' (to hear out/understand) to imply a more horizontal relationship.
Case Master
Always check the ending. If it's a man, it's '-o' (mokytojo). If it's a woman, it's '-os' (mokytojos).
No Prepositions
Never say 'klausyti į' or 'klausyti pas'. It sounds very foreign to Lithuanians.
Significado
Paying attention in class.
Case Master
Always check the ending. If it's a man, it's '-o' (mokytojo). If it's a woman, it's '-os' (mokytojos).
No Prepositions
Never say 'klausyti į' or 'klausyti pas'. It sounds very foreign to Lithuanians.
Reflexive Nuance
Use 'klausytis' when you are enjoying a lecture like a podcast, but 'klausyti' when you are being a disciplined student.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'mokytojas' (Genitive).
Mokiniai visada turi klausyti ______.
The verb 'klausyti' requires the Genitive case, which for 'mokytojas' is 'mokytojo'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the right option:
Lithuanian does not use a preposition with 'klausyti' and requires the Genitive case.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and a son.
Mama: Jonai, kodėl tu gavai blogą pažymį? Jonas: Nes aš ______ mokytojo.
'Neklausiau' (didn't listen) explains why he didn't learn the material.
Match the verb with the correct object case.
Match the following:
Each verb in Lithuanian governs a specific case for its object.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Klausyti vs. Girdėti
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMokiniai visada turi klausyti ______.
The verb 'klausyti' requires the Genitive case, which for 'mokytojas' is 'mokytojo'.
Select the right option:
Lithuanian does not use a preposition with 'klausyti' and requires the Genitive case.
Mama: Jonai, kodėl tu gavai blogą pažymį? Jonas: Nes aš ______ mokytojo.
'Neklausiau' (didn't listen) explains why he didn't learn the material.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Each verb in Lithuanian governs a specific case for its object.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but change the ending: 'klausyti mokytojos'.
Yes, in Lithuanian 'klausyti' often implies obedience, especially when talking to children.
'Klausyti' is more about attention/obedience; 'klausytis' is more about the process of listening (like music).
It's better to say 'klausyti profesoriaus' or 'klausyti paskaitos'.
Aš tavęs klausau (Genitive of 'tu').
No, it's a standard instruction, but the tone matters.
Better to use 'klausytis tinklalaidės'.
It's an ancient feature of Baltic languages where certain verbs of perception take the Genitive.
Use the plural genitive: 'klausyti mokytojų'.
Only if you mean you can physically hear their voice (e.g., through a wall).
Frases relacionadas
Klausyti mamos
similarTo listen to/obey one's mother.
Išklausyti iki galo
builds onTo listen until the very end.
Paklusti taisyklėms
similarTo obey the rules.
Girdėti balsą
contrastTo hear a voice.
