Meaning
Greeting a male visitor.
Cultural Background
Hospitality is paramount. A guest is often immediately offered 'kava ar arbata' (coffee or tea) and snacks. Saying 'Sveikas atvykęs' is the verbal start of this hospitality cycle. In the past, guests were greeted with bread and salt on a woven towel. While rare today, the sentiment of 'Sveikas atvykęs' still carries that weight of deep respect. In formal business, even if greeting one man, 'Sveiki atvykę' (plural) might be used as a 'V' form (honorific) to maintain professional distance. On social media, 'Sveikas atvykęs' is often used in a friendly way to welcome new followers or members to a group.
Gender is Key
Always check the gender of the person you are greeting. If you're unsure, 'Sveiki atvykę' is a safer, more formal default.
The Threshold Rule
Don't say 'Sveikas atvykęs' while standing on opposite sides of the door threshold. Wait until they are inside.
Meaning
Greeting a male visitor.
Gender is Key
Always check the gender of the person you are greeting. If you're unsure, 'Sveiki atvykę' is a safer, more formal default.
The Threshold Rule
Don't say 'Sveikas atvykęs' while standing on opposite sides of the door threshold. Wait until they are inside.
Test Yourself
You are greeting your male friend, Andrius, at your house. Which phrase do you use?
Greeting Andrius:
Andrius is a male name, so you use the masculine singular form 'Sveikas atvykęs'.
Complete the sentence for a male guest arriving in Vilnius.
________ atvykęs į Vilnių!
'Atvykęs' is masculine singular, so it must be paired with 'Sveikas'.
Match the phrase to the correct person being greeted.
Who are you greeting?
The endings -as and -ęs are strictly for a single male.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
Host: Jonai, ________ ________! Jonas: Ačiū, malonu tave matyti.
This is the standard way to welcome someone who has just arrived.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Welcome Forms by Gender/Number
Male Singular
- • Sveikas atvykęs
Female Singular
- • Sveika atvykusi
Plural/Formal
- • Sveiki atvykę
Practice Bank
4 exercisesGreeting Andrius:
Andrius is a male name, so you use the masculine singular form 'Sveikas atvykęs'.
________ atvykęs į Vilnių!
'Atvykęs' is masculine singular, so it must be paired with 'Sveikas'.
Who are you greeting?
The endings -as and -ęs are strictly for a single male.
Host: Jonai, ________ ________! Jonas: Ačiū, malonu tave matyti.
This is the standard way to welcome someone who has just arrived.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsNo, for a woman you must use 'Sveika atvykusi'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and colleagues.
It means 'healthy' or 'well'.
Use 'Sveiki atvykę'.
You can just say 'Sveikas!', but it's more of a 'Hi' than a 'Welcome'.
Related Phrases
Sveika atvykusi
specialized formWelcome (to a woman)
Sveiki atvykę
specialized formWelcome (to a group or formal)
Sveikas sugrįžęs
similarWelcome back
Labas
similarHello
