Signification
Planning to see someone at a later time.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians value punctuality. If you say 'Susitinkame vėliau', it is often followed by a specific time (e.g., 'penktą valandą'). Being late is seen as a sign of disrespect. In the Baltics, social interactions are often direct. 'Susitinkame vėliau' is a functional statement rather than just a polite filler. Expats often find the reflexive 'si' difficult. Lithuanians are patient but will appreciate the correct use of 'susitinkame' over the literal 'matome jus'. On apps like Messenger or WhatsApp, 'Susitinkame vėliau' is often shortened to 'Susitinkam' or just 'Vėliau'.
The 'Si' Rule
Whenever you do something together with someone else in Lithuanian, look for that 'si' inside the verb!
Don't over-formalize
In a cafe, 'Susitinkame vėliau' is much better than the stiff 'Iki pasimatymo'.
Signification
Planning to see someone at a later time.
The 'Si' Rule
Whenever you do something together with someone else in Lithuanian, look for that 'si' inside the verb!
Don't over-formalize
In a cafe, 'Susitinkame vėliau' is much better than the stiff 'Iki pasimatymo'.
Add a time
To sound like a native, add a time: 'Susitinkame vėliau, septintą!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb to say 'We meet later'.
Mes _________ vėliau.
'Susitinkame' is the correct verb for 'meeting each other'.
Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'See you later' to a friend?
A friend says: 'Iki vakaro!' What do you reply?
It matches the casual tone and confirms the plan.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar mes šiandien einame į kiną? B: Taip, _________ vėliau prie įėjimo.
In this context, 'susitinkame' confirms the meeting at the cinema.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are leaving your colleague at 10 AM, and you both have a meeting at 2 PM.
This is the perfect bridge for two encounters on the same day.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Susitinkame vėliau'
Social
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Dates
Work
- • Colleagues
- • Lunch breaks
- • Meetings
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMes _________ vėliau.
'Susitinkame' is the correct verb for 'meeting each other'.
A friend says: 'Iki vakaro!' What do you reply?
It matches the casual tone and confirms the plan.
A: Ar mes šiandien einame į kiną? B: Taip, _________ vėliau prie įėjimo.
In this context, 'susitinkame' confirms the meeting at the cinema.
You are leaving your colleague at 10 AM, and you both have a meeting at 2 PM.
This is the perfect bridge for two encounters on the same day.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt's better to use 'Susitiksime rytoj' (We will meet tomorrow). 'Susitinkame vėliau' usually implies later today.
'Susitinkame' is the full form. 'Susitinkam' is a very common casual shortening used in speech.
Not at all! It's very friendly and confirms that you value the other person's time.
That's fine. It just means 'we will meet at some point later'.
Usually, yes, but you can say 'Vėliau susitinkame' to emphasize the 'later' part.
Expressions liées
Iki pasimatymo
similarUntil the meeting / Goodbye
Iki vėliau
synonymUntil later
Susimatysime
similarWe will see each other
Sutinku
contrastI agree
Iki kito karto
builds onUntil next time
