Significado
An exclamation of approval or surprise.
Contexto cultural
Lithuanians value modesty, so 'Geras!' is a way to be enthusiastic without sounding 'fake' or overly Americanized. Among teenagers, 'Geras' is often shortened or elongated in text speech (e.g., 'Gers' or 'Geeeeras'). In the booming tech sector in Vilnius, 'Geras!' has become acceptable in internal Slack channels, though not with clients. People over 70 might find the slang use of 'Geras!' slightly confusing or 'lazy' compared to traditional adjectives.
The 'Nu' Factor
Always add 'Nu' before 'Geras' if you want to sound 100% like a local when you're surprised.
Watch the Sarcasm
Be careful with your tone. A flat 'Geras' can sound like you don't care at all.
Significado
An exclamation of approval or surprise.
The 'Nu' Factor
Always add 'Nu' before 'Geras' if you want to sound 100% like a local when you're surprised.
Watch the Sarcasm
Be careful with your tone. A flat 'Geras' can sound like you don't care at all.
Social Media
If you don't know what to comment on a friend's post, 'Geras! 🔥' is always a safe bet.
Teste-se
Your friend shows you a photo of their new puppy. What is the most natural slang reaction?
Draugas: Žiūrėk, mano naujas šuniukas!
'Geras!' is the standard slang reaction for something cute or cool.
Complete the dialogue with the most common emphatic variation of 'Geras'.
A: Mes laimėjome kelionę į Italiją! B: Nu ______, pavydžiu!
'Nu geras!' is the fixed expression for surprise.
Match the intonation of 'Geras!' to the situation.
1. Short and punchy, 2. Long and drawn out, 3. Flat and monotone
Intonation changes the meaning of this versatile word.
Choose the best response to show you are listening and impressed.
Mantas: Įsivaizduok, vakar sutikau krepšininką Sabonį! Tu: _________!
'Geras!' is used to react to meeting someone famous or impressive.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDraugas: Žiūrėk, mano naujas šuniukas!
'Geras!' is the standard slang reaction for something cute or cool.
A: Mes laimėjome kelionę į Italiją! B: Nu ______, pavydžiu!
'Nu geras!' is the fixed expression for surprise.
1. Short and punchy, 2. Long and drawn out, 3. Flat and monotone
Intonation changes the meaning of this versatile word.
Mantas: Įsivaizduok, vakar sutikau krepšininką Sabonį! Tu: _________!
'Geras!' is used to react to meeting someone famous or impressive.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasAs an adjective describing her character, yes. As a slang reaction to something she did, you still use the masculine 'Geras!'.
No, but it is very informal. It's like saying 'Cool' to your grandmother—not necessarily rude, but maybe not the best fit.
'Jėga' is more intense, like 'Awesome!' or 'Power!'. 'Geras' is more versatile and common.
You can say 'Negeras' literally, but usually people say 'Nesąmonė' (Nonsense) or 'Negerai'.
That's sarcasm! It's like saying 'Great...' when you miss your bus.
Frases relacionadas
Jėga!
synonymPower! (Used as 'Awesome!')
Faina!
similarNice / Fine
Nuostabu!
formal alternativeWonderful!
Blogas
contrastBad
Varyk!
builds onGo for it! / Keep going!
