Significado
The sky on a clear day.
Contexto cultural
The 'Blue Sky' is a rare and precious sight during the long Baltic winters. When it appears, it often signals a 'cold snap' (šaltukas) where the air is crisp and freezing but beautiful. The sky (Dangus) was personified as a male deity, the husband of the Sun (Saulė). A clear blue sky was seen as his peaceful face. The song 'Mėlynas dangus' by Andrius Mamontovas is one of the most famous songs in Lithuania, often played at festivals and campfires. Lithuanian Baroque churches often have ceilings painted to look like a 'mėlynas dangus' with gold stars, bringing the outside beauty indoors.
Agreement is Key
Always make sure 'mėlynas' ends in '-as' to match 'dangus'.
Not for Sadness
Never use 'mėlynas' to say you are feeling sad; use 'liūdnas' instead.
Significado
The sky on a clear day.
Agreement is Key
Always make sure 'mėlynas' ends in '-as' to match 'dangus'.
Not for Sadness
Never use 'mėlynas' to say you are feeling sad; use 'liūdnas' instead.
Use 'Giedra'
If you want to sound like a native, use the word 'Giedra' to describe the overall clear weather condition.
Small Talk Gold
Commenting on the blue sky is the safest and most popular way to start a conversation with a Lithuanian stranger.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'mėlynas'.
Šiandien danguje matome ______ dangų.
The sentence requires the Accusative case because the sky is the direct object of the verb 'matome' (we see).
Which phrase correctly describes a clear sky?
Kaip pasakyti 'Blue sky' lietuviškai?
'Mėlynas' is the color blue.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
Direct translations of weather elements.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Koks šiandien oras? B: Labai geras, danguje tik ______.
A 'good weather' response fits best with 'mėlynas dangus'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Blue vs. Azure
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosŠiandien danguje matome ______ dangų.
The sentence requires the Accusative case because the sky is the direct object of the verb 'matome' (we see).
Kaip pasakyti 'Blue sky' lietuviškai?
'Mėlynas' is the color blue.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Direct translations of weather elements.
A: Koks šiandien oras? B: Labai geras, danguje tik ______.
A 'good weather' response fits best with 'mėlynas dangus'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Mėlynas' is a general blue, while 'žydras' is specifically light/sky blue.
You say 'Matau mėlyną dangų'. Note the ending changes!
No, for the night sky use 'naktinis dangus' or 'žvaigždėtas dangus' (starry sky).
No, it only refers to the color or physical bruises.
Yes, 'dangus' is a masculine noun of the 4th declension.
It comes from the word 'dengti' meaning 'to cover'.
Dangus nėra mėlynas.
Yes, 'dangūs', but it is rarely used except in religious contexts (heavens).
'Mėlynas' and 'giedras' are the most common.
Yes, 'mėlynos akys' is very common.
Yes, it is a very popular theme in Lithuanian pop and folk music.
M-ė-l-y-n-a-s. Don't forget the dot on the ė!
It is the Genitive case.
Frases relacionadas
Žydras dangus
similarAzure/light blue sky
Giedras dangus
synonymClear sky
Aukštas dangus
builds onHigh sky
Naktinis dangus
contrastNight sky
Debesuotas dangus
contrastCloudy sky
