Meaning
To annoy someone very much.
Cultural Background
In Lithuania, complaining about things 'driving you crazy' is a common social bonding ritual. It's often used to vent about the long, dark winters. The phrase is a staple in Lithuanian pop and rock lyrics, often used to describe obsessive love or the pressures of fame. While informal, colleagues often use this phrase to bond over difficult clients or bureaucratic hurdles. In cities, it's used for traffic and noise. In rural areas, it might still be used literally for herding, leading to funny puns.
Use with 'mane'
As a beginner, just memorize 'Mane varo iš proto' (It drives me crazy). It's the most useful form.
Not for Bosses
Don't tell your boss they are driving you crazy unless you have a very close relationship!
Meaning
To annoy someone very much.
Use with 'mane'
As a beginner, just memorize 'Mane varo iš proto' (It drives me crazy). It's the most useful form.
Not for Bosses
Don't tell your boss they are driving you crazy unless you have a very close relationship!
Positive Twist
Add 'gerąja prasme' (in a good way) to use it for things you are obsessed with or love.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'varyti' in the present tense.
Šitas triukšmas mane ____ iš proto!
The subject is 'triukšmas' (it), so the verb must be in the 3rd person present: 'varo'.
Which sentence correctly expresses that *you* are being driven crazy?
Choose the correct sentence:
The person affected must be in the Accusative case ('mane').
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Varyti is active (driving someone), Eiti is the state of going.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Ar tau patinka šita daina? B: Ne, ji per garsiai groja, ji mane ____.
The song (ji) is the subject driving the speaker crazy.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesŠitas triukšmas mane ____ iš proto!
The subject is 'triukšmas' (it), so the verb must be in the 3rd person present: 'varo'.
Choose the correct sentence:
The person affected must be in the Accusative case ('mane').
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Varyti is active (driving someone), Eiti is the state of going.
A: Ar tau patinka šita daina? B: Ne, ji per garsiai groja, ji mane ____.
The song (ji) is the subject driving the speaker crazy.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is not a swear word. It is a common idiom used by people of all ages, though it is informal.
Yes! 'Tu mane vari iš proto' is very common when someone is being annoying.
'Varyti' is when something else makes you crazy. 'Kraustytis' is the act of you going crazy.
Yes: 'Vakar tas triukšmas mane varė iš proto.'
Generally, no. It's too informal for official business communication.
Simply say: 'Tai mane varo iš proto.'
90% of the time, yes. Occasionally it means 'crazy in love' or 'crazy with excitement'.
Because the preposition 'iš' (from/out of) requires the genitive case.
Related Phrases
Kraustytis iš proto
similarTo go crazy
Eiti iš proto
similarTo go out of one's mind
Išvesti iš kantrybės
synonymTo make someone lose their patience
Pribaigti
builds onTo finish someone off
