Signification
Indicating full understanding.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians appreciate brevity. Saying 'Viskas aišku' and then stopping is seen as a sign of intelligence and efficiency, not rudeness. Students are expected to say 'Viskas aišku' only when they truly understand. However, many say it to avoid looking slow, leading to the 'silent struggle' in classrooms. On Lithuanian social media, 'Aišku' is often used as a one-word comment to show agreement with a post's logic or to acknowledge a news update. In the Žemaitija region, the dialect might change the sound to 'Aiškē', but the meaning and the directness remain the same.
The Power of 'Dabar'
Adding 'Dabar' (Now) before the phrase shows you were confused before but aren't anymore. It's very helpful for teachers!
Watch your tone
A flat, fast 'Aišku' can sound like 'I don't care, stop talking'. Use a friendly, rising-falling tone to be polite.
Signification
Indicating full understanding.
The Power of 'Dabar'
Adding 'Dabar' (Now) before the phrase shows you were confused before but aren't anymore. It's very helpful for teachers!
Watch your tone
A flat, fast 'Aišku' can sound like 'I don't care, stop talking'. Use a friendly, rising-falling tone to be polite.
Use it as a filler
When listening to a long story, saying 'Aišku...' every minute or so shows you are still paying attention.
The Nod
Always pair 'Viskas aišku' with a single, firm nod. It's the standard Lithuanian non-verbal accompaniment.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Ačiū už pagalbą, dabar man ______ aišku.
'Viskas' (everything) is the standard word used to complete this expression.
Which response is most appropriate for this situation?
Your teacher explains a new grammar rule and asks if you have questions.
'Viskas aišku' confirms you have no questions and understand the rule.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Draugas: 'Susitinkame 18 valandą prie kino teatro.' Tu: '_______, būsiu laiku!'
'Aišku' is the perfect informal way to acknowledge a plan.
Choose the most formal way to say everything is clear.
In a business meeting, you want to confirm you understand the strategy.
While 'Viskas aišku' is fine, adding 'yra suprantama' makes it more formal and professional.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Aišku vs. Supratau
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAčiū už pagalbą, dabar man ______ aišku.
'Viskas' (everything) is the standard word used to complete this expression.
Your teacher explains a new grammar rule and asks if you have questions.
'Viskas aišku' confirms you have no questions and understand the rule.
Draugas: 'Susitinkame 18 valandą prie kino teatro.' Tu: '_______, būsiu laiku!'
'Aišku' is the perfect informal way to acknowledge a plan.
In a business meeting, you want to confirm you understand the strategy.
While 'Viskas aišku' is fine, adding 'yra suprantama' makes it more formal and professional.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your teacher, or your friends without any problem.
Yes, 'Aišku' is the most common way to say it in casual conversation, like 'Got it' or 'Clear'.
Say 'Man neaišku' (It's not clear to me) or 'Aš nesuprantu' (I don't understand).
Sometimes. If someone asks 'Are you coming?', you can say 'Aišku!' to mean 'Of course!'.
Ask 'Ar aišku?' or 'Ar viskas aišku?'.
'Aišku' means the information is clear; 'supratau' means you have finished the act of understanding.
Yes, 'Viskas aišku, ačiū už informaciją' is a perfect way to end a professional email exchange.
Because 'viskas' is a neuter pronoun, and Lithuanian adjectives must match in gender. Neuter adjectives end in -u.
It can be. If you say it too fast, it might seem like you are dismissing the speaker.
Young people sometimes say 'Aiškiakas'.
Expressions liées
Supratau
synonymI understood
Žinoma
similarOf course
Akivaizdu
specialized formObvious
Nieko neaišku
contrastNothing is clear
Suprantama
similarUnderstandable
