Meaning
To remember or consider something.
Cultural Background
Lithuanians are often indirect when giving criticism. Using 'Turėk omenyje' is a way to point out a mistake or a potential problem without being confrontational. In Lithuanian business meetings, 'Turėkime omenyje' is used to bring up constraints like budget or deadlines in a collaborative way. In Lithuanian universities, professors use this phrase to emphasize the importance of context when studying history or literature. It is very common to hear this in public transport announcements or from service staff as a polite reminder.
The Clarification King
If you ever get lost in a Lithuanian conversation, just say 'Ką turi omenyje?'. It buys you time and forces the speaker to simplify.
No 'Apie'
Don't say 'turėti omenyje apie...'. Just say 'turėti omenyje [ką]'. No preposition needed!
Meaning
To remember or consider something.
The Clarification King
If you ever get lost in a Lithuanian conversation, just say 'Ką turi omenyje?'. It buys you time and forces the speaker to simplify.
No 'Apie'
Don't say 'turėti omenyje apie...'. Just say 'turėti omenyje [ką]'. No preposition needed!
Polite Warnings
Use this phrase to warn Lithuanians about things. It sounds much more polite than 'Don't do X'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'turėti'.
Aš ______ omenyje, kad rytoj šventė.
The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be 'turiu'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'What do you mean?'
The standard idiom uses 'turėti' and no extra prepositions.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are the most common translations of the phrase in different forms.
Complete the dialogue.
Jonas: 'Ar einam į kiną?' Lina: 'Gerai, bet ______ (keep in mind), kad filmas ilgas.'
Lina is giving a reminder/warning, which is the perfect use for 'turėk omenyje'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAš ______ omenyje, kad rytoj šventė.
The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be 'turiu'.
Choose the correct way to say 'What do you mean?'
The standard idiom uses 'turėti' and no extra prepositions.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the most common translations of the phrase in different forms.
Jonas: 'Ar einam į kiną?' Lina: 'Gerai, bet ______ (keep in mind), kad filmas ilgas.'
Lina is giving a reminder/warning, which is the perfect use for 'turėk omenyje'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, they are almost identical. 'Galvoje' is slightly more casual.
The Accusative case (Ką?). For example: 'Turėk omenyje šį reikalą'.
Ką turi omenyje?
Technically yes, but it only exists in this phrase now.
Yes, 'Aš turėjau omenyje tave' (I had you in mind).
No, it is always 'omenyje' in this idiom.
Very much so. It's essential for discussing project details.
Neturėti omenyje. Note that the object then changes to the Genitive case.
Yes, often shortened to 'turėk omeny'.
Related Phrases
Turėti galvoje
synonymTo have in the head
Atsižvelgti į
similarTo take into account
Prisiminti
similarTo remember
Užmiršti
contrastTo forget
Dėtis į galvą
builds onTo take to heart / to memorize
