Significado
The most common formal greeting during daytime.
Contexto cultural
Lithuanians value personal space; a formal greeting is a sign of respect. Similar formal greeting structures exist in Latvian (Labdien). In business, always use 'Laba diena' until invited to use first names. Shop clerks will almost always greet you with 'Laba diena'.
Gender Matters
Remember that 'Laba' is feminine because 'diena' is feminine. If you use a masculine noun, use 'Labas'.
Smile
Even though Lithuanians are reserved, a small, polite smile with your 'Laba diena' goes a long way.
Significado
The most common formal greeting during daytime.
Gender Matters
Remember that 'Laba' is feminine because 'diena' is feminine. If you use a masculine noun, use 'Labas'.
Smile
Even though Lithuanians are reserved, a small, polite smile with your 'Laba diena' goes a long way.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct greeting for daytime.
____ diena!
'Diena' is feminine, so it requires the feminine adjective 'Laba'.
Which greeting is appropriate for a business meeting?
Choose the best option.
'Laba diena' is the standard formal greeting.
Match the greeting to the time of day.
Match: 1. Morning, 2. Day
Rytas is morning, Diena is day.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exercicios____ diena!
'Diena' is feminine, so it requires the feminine adjective 'Laba'.
Choose the best option.
'Laba diena' is the standard formal greeting.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Rytas is morning, Diena is day.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasNo, use 'Labas vakaras' for evening.
It's not rude, but it's very weird and sounds like you're joking.
Frases relacionadas
Labas rytas
similarGood morning
Labas vakaras
similarGood evening
Labas
contrastHi/Hello
Sveiki
similarHello (plural/formal)
