Significado
Asking someone to pause briefly.
Contexto cultural
Lithuanians value personal space and formal address. Using 'Jūs' (formal you) and the '-kite' verb form is essential when meeting someone for the first time. In Lithuanian business meetings, 'Palaukite minutę' is a common way to pause a discussion to check data. It is not seen as an interruption but as a sign of diligence. In Lithuanian Slack or Teams channels, people often use the abbreviation 'min.' or 'sek.' as a shorthand for this phrase. When leaving a table briefly, it is polite to say 'Palaukite minutę' to the group so they don't start a new topic without you.
The 'Kite' Rule
If you aren't sure if you should be formal, always use the '-kite' ending. It's never offensive to be too polite in Lithuania.
Eye Contact
When you say 'Palaukite minutę', try to make brief eye contact. It shows you are sincere about the request.
Significado
Asking someone to pause briefly.
The 'Kite' Rule
If you aren't sure if you should be formal, always use the '-kite' ending. It's never offensive to be too polite in Lithuania.
Eye Contact
When you say 'Palaukite minutę', try to make brief eye contact. It shows you are sincere about the request.
Don't overstay
A 'minutė' in Lithuania is usually about 1-3 minutes. If you take 10 minutes, people will get restless!
Teste-se
Fill in the correct ending for the formal version of 'Wait a minute'.
Palau____ minutę.
The suffix '-kite' is used for the formal or plural imperative in Lithuanian.
Which sentence is the most polite when talking to a stranger?
Choose the best option:
The '-kite' form plus 'prašau' (please) is the gold standard for politeness.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are the various ways to ask for time in Lithuanian.
Complete the dialogue at the bank.
Bankininkas: 'Ar turite pasą?' Jūs: '__________, ieškau krepšyje.'
You need to ask the banker to wait while you look for your passport.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use 'Palaukite'
Service
- • Shops
- • Banks
- • Hotels
Work
- • Meetings
- • Calls
- • Emails
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosPalau____ minutę.
The suffix '-kite' is used for the formal or plural imperative in Lithuanian.
Choose the best option:
The '-kite' form plus 'prašau' (please) is the gold standard for politeness.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are the various ways to ask for time in Lithuanian.
Bankininkas: 'Ar turite pasą?' Jūs: '__________, ieškau krepšyje.'
You need to ask the banker to wait while you look for your passport.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasNo, it is perfect for a cafe when talking to the barista. It shows respect.
Yes, in casual settings, just saying 'Minutę!' is common, but 'Palaukite' adds a nice layer of politeness.
That is the 'nosinė' letter. It marks the accusative case, which is required for durations of time.
Simply swap 'minutę' for 'sekundę'. 'Palaukite sekundę!'
Frases relacionadas
Vieną akimirką
synonymOne moment
Tuoj pat
similarRight away
Neskubėkite
contrastDon't rush
Būkite kantrūs
specialized formBe patient
