Significado
Calling someone's attention to something visual.
Contexto cultural
Lithuanians often use 'žiūrėk' with a very sharp, falling intonation to show excitement. If the intonation is flat, it might sound like the start of a serious lecture. In all Baltic states, pointing is common but should be done with the whole hand in very formal settings. However, 'žiūrėk' is almost always accompanied by a pointing finger among friends. On apps like Messenger or WhatsApp, 'žiūr' is a common abbreviation for 'žiūrėk'. It's the ultimate informal shorthand. In villages, you might hear 'veizėk'. This is a very old form. If you use it as a foreigner, people will think you are very advanced or have a Lithuanian grandmother from the countryside.
The 'Pa-' Trick
If you want to sound more like a native, use 'Pažiūrėk' instead of 'Žiūrėk'. It sounds less like a command and more like an invitation.
Don't bark
Lithuanian is a melodic language. If you say 'Žiūrėk!' too loudly and abruptly, it can sound aggressive. Try to keep it light.
Significado
Calling someone's attention to something visual.
The 'Pa-' Trick
If you want to sound more like a native, use 'Pažiūrėk' instead of 'Žiūrėk'. It sounds less like a command and more like an invitation.
Don't bark
Lithuanian is a melodic language. If you say 'Žiūrėk!' too loudly and abruptly, it can sound aggressive. Try to keep it light.
Social Media Tagging
When you want to show a friend a post, just comment 'Žiūrėk @[name]'. It's the most common way to share content in Lithuania.
Teste-se
You are talking to your best friend. How do you tell them to look at a dog?
______, koks gražus šuo!
Since it's a best friend, the informal singular 'žiūrėk' is correct.
Fill in the missing preposition.
Žiūrėk ____ mane, kai aš kalbu.
The verb 'žiūrėti' takes the preposition 'į' to mean 'look at'.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
1. Žiūrėk! | 2. Žiūrėkite!
Singular for family/friends, plural for formal/superiors.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar matai tą namą? B: Ne, kur? A: ______, ten, prie upės!
A is directing B's attention to a specific location.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Singular vs Plural
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios______, koks gražus šuo!
Since it's a best friend, the informal singular 'žiūrėk' is correct.
Žiūrėk ____ mane, kai aš kalbu.
The verb 'žiūrėti' takes the preposition 'į' to mean 'look at'.
1. Žiūrėk! | 2. Žiūrėkite!
Singular for family/friends, plural for formal/superiors.
A: Ar matai tą namą? B: Ne, kur? A: ______, ten, prie upės!
A is directing B's attention to a specific location.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
8 perguntasOnly if used with people you should be formal with (strangers, elders). With friends, it's perfectly normal.
Yes! Just like in English, you can say 'Žiūrėk...' before explaining something to grab mental attention.
The plural is 'žiūrėkite'. Use this for groups or formal situations.
Say 'Žiūrėk į mane'. Don't forget the 'į'!
Young people sometimes say 'čėkyk' (from English 'check'), but 'žiūrėk' is still more common.
Yes, it's the standard command to get a pet's attention.
'Žiūrėk' is the command to look, 'Va' is 'There it is'. They are often used together: 'Va, žiūrėk!'
No, 'žiūrėk' is the same whether you are talking to a man or a woman.
Frases relacionadas
pažiūrėk
similartake a look
pamatyk
builds onsee it / perceive it
stebėk
specialized formobserve / watch
atkreipk dėmesį
synonympay attention
va
similarthere / behold
