Meaning
A welcoming invitation into a room or house.
Cultural Background
It is considered rude to talk or shake hands over the threshold of a door. You should always invite the person to 'užeiti' first. When you say 'Prašom užeiti', guests will often expect to be offered tea or coffee immediately. It's not just an invitation to enter, but an invitation to socialize. In rural areas, 'Prašom užeiti' might be followed by an invitation to see the 'ūkis' (farm) or the garden, showing pride in one's property. Taking off shoes is standard practice when someone says 'Prašom užeiti'. The host might provide 'šlepetės' (slippers).
The Power of the Smile
In Lithuania, 'Prašom užeiti' is always more effective when accompanied by a genuine smile and a gesture toward the interior.
Don't Forget the Shoes
If you are the one being told 'Prašom užeiti', look at the floor. If there are shoes there, take yours off immediately.
Meaning
A welcoming invitation into a room or house.
The Power of the Smile
In Lithuania, 'Prašom užeiti' is always more effective when accompanied by a genuine smile and a gesture toward the interior.
Don't Forget the Shoes
If you are the one being told 'Prašom užeiti', look at the floor. If there are shoes there, take yours off immediately.
The 'Už-' Nuance
Using 'užeiti' instead of 'įeiti' makes you sound 10x more like a native speaker in social situations.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to complete the polite invitation.
Sveiki! ______ užeiti į vidų.
'Prašom' is the standard polite particle used for invitations.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase fits a formal office setting?
The use of 'Prašom užeiti' and the mention of a director makes this the formal choice.
Complete the dialogue between a host and a guest.
Host: Labas vakaras! Guest: Labas vakaras, atnešiau gėlių. Host: O, ačiū! _________.
The host should invite the guest inside after receiving a gift.
Choose the most natural way to invite a neighbor for coffee.
Kuris sakinys skamba natūraliausiai?
'Užeiti' is the correct verb for a social visit.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where to 'Užeiti'
Social
- • Namai (Home)
- • Svetainė (Living room)
- • Virtuvė (Kitchen)
Public
- • Biuras (Office)
- • Parduotuvė (Shop)
- • Kavinė (Cafe)
Practice Bank
4 exercisesSveiki! ______ užeiti į vidų.
'Prašom' is the standard polite particle used for invitations.
Which phrase fits a formal office setting?
The use of 'Prašom užeiti' and the mention of a director makes this the formal choice.
Host: Labas vakaras! Guest: Labas vakaras, atnešiau gėlių. Host: O, ačiū! _________.
The host should invite the guest inside after receiving a gift.
Kuris sakinys skamba natūraliausiai?
'Užeiti' is the correct verb for a social visit.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, if you are already holding the door open and gesturing inside, a simple 'Prašom' is perfectly natural.
No, it's a standard polite form. However, for very close friends, you might just say 'Užeik'.
'Užeiti' is the infinitive (to come in), while 'užeikite' is the imperative (come in!). Both are used with 'prašom'.
Yes, if you want them to step into your hallway to sign for a package.
The best response is 'Ačiū' (Thank you) or 'Dėkoju' (I thank you).
Yes, shopkeepers often say this to people looking through the window or standing at the door.
'Prašom' is more common for invitations. 'Prašau' is more common for asking for a specific favor.
Then you would say 'Užsukite' (Drop by sometime).
Constantly. It is the standard way to describe a character welcoming another into a scene.
Literally, yes, but in this context, it means to go 'behind' the threshold of the house.
Related Phrases
Prašom sėstis
builds onPlease sit down
Užsukite svečiuose
similarDrop by for a visit
Laukite čia
contrastWait here
Užeik trumpam
specialized formCome in for a bit
