Significado
Stating that you lack energy.
Contexto cultural
Lithuanians often value 'vargas' (hardship) as a sign of character. Saying you are tired is often met with sympathy and a shared sigh. In Lithuanian offices, it's common to say 'pavargau' at the end of the week (Friday afternoon) as a way to signal readiness for the weekend. During the dark winter months (November-February), 'Aš pavargau' is often used to describe the lack of energy due to the lack of sunlight. Parents in Lithuania use this phrase frequently to set boundaries with children, signaling that they need quiet time.
Drop the 'Aš'
In casual speech, Lithuanians often just say 'Pavargau'. The ending '-au' already tells everyone you are talking about yourself.
Gender Matters for Adjectives
If you use 'esu pavargęs' (male) or 'esu pavargusi' (female), make sure it matches you! 'Aš pavargau' is safer because it's the same for everyone.
Significado
Stating that you lack energy.
Drop the 'Aš'
In casual speech, Lithuanians often just say 'Pavargau'. The ending '-au' already tells everyone you are talking about yourself.
Gender Matters for Adjectives
If you use 'esu pavargęs' (male) or 'esu pavargusi' (female), make sure it matches you! 'Aš pavargau' is safer because it's the same for everyone.
The 'Nuo' Rule
Always use 'nuo' + Genitive case to say what you are tired of. E.g., 'nuo darbo', 'nuo tavęs'.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'pavargti' for 'I'.
Aš daug dirbau ir dabar ____.
The first person singular past tense is 'pavargau'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'I am tired'?
Choose the most natural Lithuanian sentence:
You do not need 'esu' when using the verb form 'pavargau'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just finished a 10km run. What do you say?
'Aš pavargau' is the correct response to physical exertion.
Complete the dialogue.
Petras: Ar einame į kiną? Tu: Ne, ____.
You are speaking about yourself, so use 'aš pavargau'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Types of Tiredness
Physical
- • Po sporto
- • Po darbo
- • Po kelionės
Mental
- • Po egzamino
- • Nuo mokslų
- • Nuo galvojimo
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosAš daug dirbau ir dabar ____.
The first person singular past tense is 'pavargau'.
Choose the most natural Lithuanian sentence:
You do not need 'esu' when using the verb form 'pavargau'.
You just finished a 10km run. What do you say?
'Aš pavargau' is the correct response to physical exertion.
Petras: Ar einame į kiną? Tu: Ne, ____.
You are speaking about yourself, so use 'aš pavargau'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasGrammatically it is past tense ('I became tired'), but it is used to describe your current state of being tired.
Yes, it is perfectly polite and neutral.
'Pavargau' is neutral; 'nusikaliau' is slang and means you are completely exhausted/beat.
Use 'Mes pavargome'.
Not necessarily, but they are related. You can be tired from work but not ready for bed yet.
Frases relacionadas
Aš noriu miego
similarI want to sleep
Aš ilsiuosi
contrastI am resting
Man atsibodo
similarI'm bored/fed up
Esu nusikalęs
specialized formI'm beat/exhausted
