Meaning
Asking for assistance.
Cultural Background
Lithuanians value independence. Asking for help is a sign of trust. Similar cultural attitudes toward self-reliance exist in Latvia and Estonia. Like Lithuanians, Scandinavians value self-reliance, but are generally very helpful if asked directly. In many Eastern European cultures, asking for help is common, but the phrasing is often more direct.
Dative Case
Always remember that 'reikia' needs the dative case (Man, Tau, Jam).
Genitive Case
The object you need must always be in the genitive case (Pagalbos, Pinigų, Laiko).
Meaning
Asking for assistance.
Dative Case
Always remember that 'reikia' needs the dative case (Man, Tau, Jam).
Genitive Case
The object you need must always be in the genitive case (Pagalbos, Pinigų, Laiko).
Politeness
Adding 'Atsiprašau' (Excuse me) before the phrase makes it much more polite.
Serious Tone
Lithuanians take this phrase seriously, so use it when you really need help.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the word 'pagalba'.
Man reikia ________.
The verb 'reikia' requires the genitive case.
Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
The dative case 'Man' and the genitive case 'pagalbos' are required.
Complete the dialogue.
Stranger: 'Ar viskas gerai?' You: 'Ne, ________.'
This is the standard, grammatically correct phrase.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesMan reikia ________.
The verb 'reikia' requires the genitive case.
Which sentence is correct?
The dative case 'Man' and the genitive case 'pagalbos' are required.
Stranger: 'Ar viskas gerai?' You: 'Ne, ________.'
This is the standard, grammatically correct phrase.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it is professional and clear.
No, it is a standard, polite way to ask for help.
You can add the specific thing: 'Man reikia pagalbos su [genitive noun]'.
Man reikėjo pagalbos.
It is the most common. 'Parama' is used for financial or structural support.
Because 'reikia' requires the genitive case.
Yes, it is neutral.
Yes, it is very common in texts.
'Reikia' is 'need', 'noriu' is 'want'.
Add 'Skubiai!' (Urgent!) at the end.
Only if you are genuinely asking for help with something.
Yes, it is common in any scene where a character is in trouble.
Related Phrases
Ar galite padėti?
similarCan you help?
Padėkite!
similarHelp!
Man reikia patarimo
builds onI need advice.
Ačiū už pagalbą
builds onThanks for the help.
