Meaning
An apple with a high sugar content.
Cultural Background
Apples are the most traditional fruit in Lithuania. Almost every rural home has an 'obelis' (apple tree) in the yard. In ancient Baltic beliefs, the apple was a symbol of the sun and fertility. Golden apples appear in many folk tales. Lithuanian 'obuolių sūris' (apple cheese) is a unique traditional dessert made from dried, sweetened apple mass. The 'Obuolinės' festival in Anykščiai is a major autumn event where people create huge mosaics out of apples.
Market Hack
If you want to be sure an apple is sweet, ask for 'cukrinis' (sugary).
Gender Matters
Never say 'saldi obuolys'. It's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner!
Meaning
An apple with a high sugar content.
Market Hack
If you want to be sure an apple is sweet, ask for 'cukrinis' (sugary).
Gender Matters
Never say 'saldi obuolys'. It's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner!
Case Sensitivity
When buying, use the genitive: 'Noriu saldaus obuolio'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'saldus'.
Šis _______ obuolys yra labai skanus.
The noun 'obuolys' is masculine nominative singular, so we use 'saldus'.
Which sentence is correct?
I am eating a sweet apple.
The direct object of the verb 'valgyti' must be in the accusative case.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
Basic vocabulary matching for fruits and tastes.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Pirkėjas: Ar šis obuolys _______? Pardavėja: Taip, jis labai saldus.
The context of the answer 'jis labai saldus' dictates the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Gender Agreement
Practice Bank
4 exercisesŠis _______ obuolys yra labai skanus.
The noun 'obuolys' is masculine nominative singular, so we use 'saldus'.
I am eating a sweet apple.
The direct object of the verb 'valgyti' must be in the accusative case.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Basic vocabulary matching for fruits and tastes.
Pirkėjas: Ar šis obuolys _______? Pardavėja: Taip, jis labai saldus.
The context of the answer 'jis labai saldus' dictates the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, for taste. For people or situations, 'mielas' or 'malonus' is better.
Use the superlative: 'saldžiausias obuolys'.
Yes, 'saldus gėrimas' is perfectly correct.
That is the accusative case, used when the apple is the object of an action.
The 'Auksis' variety is very popular for its sweet and juicy taste.
Etymologically, yes, but the meaning has completely diverged in Baltic.
It becomes 'saldūs obuoliai'. Note the long 'ū'.
Yes, but 'saldus obuoliukas' (diminutive) sounds more affectionate.
Not specifically, but people might call it 'medutis' (little honey).
It's a mix! Sour apples are preferred for baking, sweet for eating raw.
Related Phrases
Rūgštus obuolys
contrastA sour apple
Saldus miegas
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Obuolių pyragas
builds onApple pie
Uždraustas vaisius
specialized formForbidden fruit
Saldainis
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