Meaning
Fast-moving air currents.
Cultural Background
In the Curonian Spit, wind is a way of life. The 'stiprus vėjas' shapes the dunes and the lives of the people. Locals can often tell the wind direction just by the sound it makes through the pine trees. Wind is personified in many folk tales as a giant or a powerful spirit. A 'stiprus vėjas' was often seen as a messenger from the gods or a sign of coming change. Lithuania is a leader in wind energy in the Baltics. 'Stiprus vėjas' is now discussed in terms of 'žalioji energija' (green energy) and sustainability. The wind is a recurring theme in Lithuanian pop and folk music, symbolizing freedom, longing, or the passage of time.
The 'Labai' Rule
If you want to say 'very strong wind', just add 'labai' before 'stiprus'.
Gender Check
Remember that 'vėjas' is masculine. Don't use feminine endings for the adjective.
Meaning
Fast-moving air currents.
The 'Labai' Rule
If you want to say 'very strong wind', just add 'labai' before 'stiprus'.
Gender Check
Remember that 'vėjas' is masculine. Don't use feminine endings for the adjective.
Seaside Vocabulary
If you're at the Baltic Sea, use 'pajūrio vėjas' to sound like a local.
Small Talk
Complaining about the 'stiprus vėjas' is a great way to start a conversation with a Lithuanian.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to describe the weather.
Šiandien lauke pučia ________ vėjas.
We need the masculine nominative singular adjective to match 'vėjas'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct warning:
The verb 'saugotis' requires the genitive case (ko?).
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common variations of wind descriptions.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Ar einam į paplūdimį? B: Ne, šiandien ten per ________.
A strong wind is a common reason not to go to the beach.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to use 'Stiprus'
Weather
- • Vėjas
- • Lietus
- • Šaltis
Physical
- • Žmogus
- • Gėrimas
- • Ryšys
Practice Bank
4 exercisesŠiandien lauke pučia ________ vėjas.
We need the masculine nominative singular adjective to match 'vėjas'.
Select the correct warning:
The verb 'saugotis' requires the genitive case (ko?).
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are common variations of wind descriptions.
A: Ar einam į paplūdimį? B: Ne, šiandien ten per ________.
A strong wind is a common reason not to go to the beach.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any context, from a scientific report to a chat with a friend.
Yes! 'Stiprus lietus' is the standard way to say 'heavy rain'.
The opposite is 'silpnas vėjas' (weak wind) or 'vėjelis' (breeze).
You say 'kyla vėjas' or 'vėjas stiprėja'.
Yes, 'žvarbus vėjas' specifically describes a cold, biting wind.
It's understood but sounds a bit childish or non-native. Stick to 'stiprus'.
Mostly, but it can also mean 'nonsense' in some slang expressions (e.g., 'šnekėti vėjus').
The plural is 'stiprūs vėjai'.
It is very common, especially in autumn and winter, and particularly near the coast.
The verb 'pūsti' (to blow) is the most common partner.
Related Phrases
Vėjo gūsis
specialized formA gust of wind
Prieš vėją
similarAgainst the wind
Vėjuota diena
similarA windy day
Vėtra
builds onA storm/gale
Vėjelis
contrastA breeze
Šiaurinis vėjas
specialized formNorth wind
