Signification
The natural way to say having lunch.
Contexte culturel
Lunch is the main meal of the day. It usually includes a soup followed by a heavy main course like potatoes and meat. The 'Lunch of the Day' (Dienos pietūs) is a social institution. Colleagues almost always leave the office to eat together at a nearby restaurant. Historically, lunch was the time when the whole family returned from the fields. It was a time of rest and silence. In cities, lunch is becoming quicker, but the preference for a hot meal over a cold sandwich remains very strong.
Use the Genitive for 'Going to'
When you say 'I'm going to eat lunch', use 'pietų' (genitive) instead of 'pietus'. Example: 'Einu valgyti pietų'.
Plural Only!
Never try to make 'pietūs' singular. There is no such thing as 'vienas pietus'.
Signification
The natural way to say having lunch.
Use the Genitive for 'Going to'
When you say 'I'm going to eat lunch', use 'pietų' (genitive) instead of 'pietus'. Example: 'Einu valgyti pietų'.
Plural Only!
Never try to make 'pietūs' singular. There is no such thing as 'vienas pietus'.
The Soup Rule
If you are 'eating lunch' in Lithuania, it almost certainly involves soup. If you don't eat soup, people might ask if you are feeling okay!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'valgyti'.
Aš dabar ______ pietus.
The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular: 'valgau'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am having lunch'?
Select the correct sentence:
In Lithuanian, you 'eat' (valgyti) lunch, you don't 'have' (turėti) it.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are common collocations involving the word 'pietūs'.
Complete the dialogue.
Jonas: Ar nori ______ pietus kartu? Lina: Taip, einame!
The context of 'pietus' (lunch) requires the verb 'valgyti' (to eat).
Match the phrase to the correct time of day.
When do you 'valgyti pietus'?
Lunch (pietūs) is eaten at midday, typically around 1:00 PM (13:00).
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Lithuanian Meals
Rytas (Morning)
- • Pusryčiai (Breakfast)
Diena (Day)
- • Pietūs (Lunch)
Vakaras (Evening)
- • Vakarienė (Dinner)
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesAš dabar ______ pietus.
The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular: 'valgau'.
Select the correct sentence:
In Lithuanian, you 'eat' (valgyti) lunch, you don't 'have' (turėti) it.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations involving the word 'pietūs'.
Jonas: Ar nori ______ pietus kartu? Lina: Taip, einame!
The context of 'pietus' (lunch) requires the verb 'valgyti' (to eat).
When do you 'valgyti pietus'?
Lunch (pietūs) is eaten at midday, typically around 1:00 PM (13:00).
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that sounds like a translation from English. Always use 'Aš valgau pietus'.
Neither is better; 'pietauti' is just more concise. 'Valgyti pietus' is more common for beginners.
It's a linguistic quirk called 'plurale tantum'. Many Lithuanian words for complex events or substances are always plural.
It's a fixed-price lunch menu offered by restaurants on weekdays, usually very affordable.
Say 'Aš dabar valgau pietus'.
It also means 'South'. Context will tell you which one is meant.
Usually soup and a main dish like meat with potatoes and salad.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for professional settings.
Yes, 'kirsti pietus' is a common informal way to say you're eating lunch heartily.
You can say 'Einame valgyti pietų?' (Shall we go eat lunch?)
Expressions liées
valgyti pusryčius
similarto eat breakfast
valgyti vakarienę
similarto eat dinner
pietauti
synonymto lunch
pietų pertrauka
builds onlunch break
dienos pietūs
specialized formdaily lunch special
