Meaning
A room with no noise.
Cultural Background
Silence is highly valued in Lithuanian social etiquette. Being 'tylus' is often seen as a sign of modesty and respect. In modern Lithuanian offices, 'tylūs kambariai' are standard features to accommodate the introverted nature of many Baltic workers. Traditional wooden houses were designed with a 'quiet room' (seklyčia) away from the heat and noise of the stove. Due to thin walls in older apartments, a 'tylus kambarys' is a major selling point in real estate.
Hotel Hack
Always ask for a 'tylus kambarys į kiemą' (quiet room facing the courtyard) in Lithuanian cities to avoid street noise.
Gender Matters
Don't forget that 'kambarys' is masculine. If you say 'tyli kambarys', people will understand but it sounds very 'foreign'.
Meaning
A room with no noise.
Hotel Hack
Always ask for a 'tylus kambarys į kiemą' (quiet room facing the courtyard) in Lithuanian cities to avoid street noise.
Gender Matters
Don't forget that 'kambarys' is masculine. If you say 'tyli kambarys', people will understand but it sounds very 'foreign'.
Library Signs
Look for signs saying 'Tylos zona'—this is where you will find your 'tylus kambarys'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'tylus'.
Aš sėdžiu ______ kambaryje.
The locative case is needed because you are *in* the room.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct description of a quiet room.
'Tylus' is the masculine nominative adjective matching 'kambarys'.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue at the hotel.
Klientas: Ar turite laisvą kambarį? Administratorė: Taip, bet jis nėra ______.
The adjective must be in the nominative masculine form.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where to find a Tylus Kambarys
Public
- • Biblioteka
- • Muziejus
- • Bažnyčia
Private
- • Miegamasis
- • Darbo kambarys
- • Palėpė
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAš sėdžiu ______ kambaryje.
The locative case is needed because you are *in* the room.
Select the correct description of a quiet room.
'Tylus' is the masculine nominative adjective matching 'kambarys'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Klientas: Ar turite laisvą kambarį? Administratorė: Taip, bet jis nėra ______.
The adjective must be in the nominative masculine form.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNot necessarily. A 'miegamasis' (bedroom) is usually a 'tylus kambarys', but a 'tylus kambarys' could also be a study or a library room.
Yes, 'tylus žmogus' means a quiet person. It's a very common and natural expression.
You say 'Aš esu tyliame kambaryje'. Note the change in endings for the locative case.
The opposite is 'triukšmingas kambarys' (a noisy room).
Related Phrases
Tylos minutė
similarA minute of silence
Ramus miegas
builds onCalm sleep
Triukšminga vieta
contrastA noisy place
Tylos zona
specialized formQuiet zone
