Meaning
Having a sweater on the body.
Cultural Background
Knitting is a traditional craft. Hand-knitted sweaters often feature patterns from nature. The 'itchy wool' (kandanti vilna) is considered healthy for blood circulation. Sweaters are essential for 'vėlyvas ruduo' (late autumn) walks by the Baltic sea. Ugly Christmas Sweater parties have become popular in Lithuanian offices recently.
The 'Torso' Rule
If it covers your chest and back, use 'vilkėti'. If it's on your feet, hands, or head, use something else!
The Nasal 'į'
Don't forget the little tail on the 'į' in 'megztinį'. It's the mark of the Accusative case.
Meaning
Having a sweater on the body.
The 'Torso' Rule
If it covers your chest and back, use 'vilkėti'. If it's on your feet, hands, or head, use something else!
The Nasal 'į'
Don't forget the little tail on the 'į' in 'megztinį'. It's the mark of the Accusative case.
Complimenting
Lithuanians appreciate a good sweater. Saying 'Gražus megztinis' (Beautiful sweater) is a great icebreaker.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'vilkėti' and the noun 'megztinis'.
Šiandien aš ______ (vilkėti) raudoną ______ (megztinis).
The first person singular of 'vilkėti' is 'vilkiu', and 'megztinis' must be in the accusative case 'megztinį'.
Which verb is correct for wearing a sweater?
Mano brolis ______ storą megztinį.
'Avi' is for shoes, 'mūvi' is for gloves/trousers, 'ryši' is for ties, and 'vilki' is for torso clothing.
Match the sentence to the situation.
1. Jis vilki uniforminį megztinį. 2. Aš vilkiu seną megztinį namuose.
Uniforms are for school/work; old sweaters are for home comfort.
Complete the dialogue.
- Ar tau nešalta? - Ne, aš ______ šiltą megztinį.
The question is in the present tense, so the answer should be too.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Which Verb for Which Item?
Vilkėti
- • Megztinis
- • Marškiniai
- • Suknelė
Avi
- • Batai
- • Šlepetės
- • Sandalai
Mūvėti
- • Pirštinės
- • Kelnės
- • Žiedas
Practice Bank
4 exercisesŠiandien aš ______ (vilkėti) raudoną ______ (megztinis).
The first person singular of 'vilkėti' is 'vilkiu', and 'megztinis' must be in the accusative case 'megztinį'.
Mano brolis ______ storą megztinį.
'Avi' is for shoes, 'mūvi' is for gloves/trousers, 'ryši' is for ties, and 'vilki' is for torso clothing.
1. Jis vilki uniforminį megztinį. 2. Aš vilkiu seną megztinį namuose.
Uniforms are for school/work; old sweaters are for home comfort.
- Ar tau nešalta? - Ne, aš ______ šiltą megztinį.
The question is in the present tense, so the answer should be too.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, 'vilkėti' is perfectly fine for jackets and coats, though 'dėvėti' is also common for outerwear.
'Vilkiu' means you have it on right now. 'Nešioju' means you wear it generally or habitually.
Then you say 'vilkiu du megztinius' (Accusative plural).
Yes, 'vilkėti suknelę' is the correct way to say someone is wearing a dress.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Because it is the direct object of the verb. In Lithuanian, direct objects usually take the Accusative case.
Use the negative: 'Aš nevilkiu megztinio'. Note that the object changes to Genitive case in the negative.
Mostly, but it can be any knitted top, including cotton or synthetic blends.
Use 'ryšėti' for a scarf: 'ryšėti šaliką'.
It's grammatically possible but sounds very stiff and unnatural. Just say 'Aš vilkiu megztinį'.
Related Phrases
Apsivilkti megztinį
similarTo put on a sweater
Nusivilkti megztinį
contrastTo take off a sweater
Dėvėti drabužius
specialized formTo wear clothes
Megzti megztinį
builds onTo knit a sweater
Šiltas megztinis
similarWarm sweater
