Signification
A night with little light.
Contexte culturel
The 'dark night' is a central theme in Lithuanian 'dainos' (folk songs), often symbolizing the hardships of history or the sadness of parting. In the winter, the 'tamsi naktis' is a way of life, leading to a culture that values indoor coziness and candle-lighting. Ancient Balts believed that during dark nights, especially around Vėlinės (All Souls' Day), the dead could visit the living. In cities like Vilnius, a truly 'tamsi naktis' is rare due to light pollution, making trips to the countryside specifically for 'dark nights' popular for star-gazers.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'naktis' is feminine. This is the most common error for beginners.
Don't over-use 'juoda'
While 'juoda naktis' (black night) exists, it sounds like you're writing a gothic novel. Stick to 'tamsi' for daily life.
Signification
A night with little light.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'naktis' is feminine. This is the most common error for beginners.
Don't over-use 'juoda'
While 'juoda naktis' (black night) exists, it sounds like you're writing a gothic novel. Stick to 'tamsi' for daily life.
Use with 'labai'
To sound more natural, use 'labai tamsi naktis' to emphasize that you really can't see anything.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the adjective for 'naktis'.
Šiandien yra _______ naktis.
'Naktis' is feminine nominative singular, so the adjective must be 'tamsi'.
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Lauke nieko nematau, nes yra tamsi _______.
The context of not seeing anything outside at night points to 'naktis'.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
When would you say 'Kokia tamsi naktis!'?
The phrase describes a lack of light, which fits the forest scenario.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar tau reikia žibintuvėlio? B: Taip, nes lauke _______.
You need a flashlight (žibintuvėlis) when it is a dark night.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesŠiandien yra _______ naktis.
'Naktis' is feminine nominative singular, so the adjective must be 'tamsi'.
Lauke nieko nematau, nes yra tamsi _______.
The context of not seeing anything outside at night points to 'naktis'.
When would you say 'Kokia tamsi naktis!'?
The phrase describes a lack of light, which fits the forest scenario.
A: Ar tau reikia žibintuvėlio? B: Taip, nes lauke _______.
You need a flashlight (žibintuvėlis) when it is a dark night.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, despite ending in '-is' (which is usually masculine), 'naktis' is a feminine i-stem noun.
Only metaphorically, for example, if there is a total solar eclipse.
'Tamsi' is an adjective (dark), while 'tamsuma' is a noun (the darkness).
Yes, but usually to complain about broken streetlights or a power outage.
Expressions liées
aklina tamsa
similarpitch darkness
vėlyva naktis
contrastlate night
juoda naktis
synonymblack night
nakties tamsa
builds onthe darkness of the night
