Significado
Physical health is linked to mental health.
Contexto cultural
In Lithuania, this phrase is often associated with the 'Sveikuoliai' movement, which promotes ice-swimming and healthy living. The original Latin context was a prayer to the gods to grant wisdom and health, rather than a fitness tip. The brand ASICS is an acronym for 'Anima Sana In Corpore Sano', a variation of this phrase. It is mandatory in the Lithuanian school curriculum to discuss this proverb in physical education classes.
Use the Dash
Always use a dash in writing to sound more like a native speaker. It adds a poetic rhythm.
Sauna Talk
This is a great phrase to use if you are invited to a Lithuanian 'pirtis' (sauna).
Significado
Physical health is linked to mental health.
Use the Dash
Always use a dash in writing to sound more like a native speaker. It adds a poetic rhythm.
Sauna Talk
This is a great phrase to use if you are invited to a Lithuanian 'pirtis' (sauna).
Teste-se
Fill in the missing adjective ending for the locative case.
Sveik___ kūne – sveika siela.
The locative case for masculine singular adjectives ends in '-ame'.
Which word correctly completes the proverb?
Sveikame kūne – sveika _______.
'Siela' means soul, which is the traditional second half of the proverb.
In which situation would you most likely hear this phrase?
A coach is talking to a team after a hard workout.
It is a very common motivational phrase in sports contexts.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kodėl tu eini bėgioti kiekvieną rytą? B: Nes žinau, kad...
This is the standard way to justify a healthy habit using a proverb.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosSveik___ kūne – sveika siela.
The locative case for masculine singular adjectives ends in '-ame'.
Sveikame kūne – sveika _______.
'Siela' means soul, which is the traditional second half of the proverb.
A coach is talking to a team after a hard workout.
It is a very common motivational phrase in sports contexts.
A: Kodėl tu eini bėgioti kiekvieną rytą? B: Nes žinau, kad...
This is the standard way to justify a healthy habit using a proverb.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, while it uses the word 'siela' (soul), it is used in a secular way to mean mental health or spirit.
Yes, but it sounds less like a proverb and more like a simple fact. The version without 'yra' is much more natural.
It means 'soul', but in this context, it refers to your mind, emotions, and inner well-being.
Yes, it's very common, especially if you're talking about going to the gym or eating healthy.
Because 'kūne' is in the locative case (meaning 'in the body'), the adjective 'sveikas' must also be in the locative case, which is 'sveikame'.
Not really, but people often just say the first half 'Sveikame kūne...' and others know the rest.
Yes, it's often used to encourage people to exercise to help with stress or sadness.
It's neutral to formal. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
Yes, though often in a slightly ironic or very motivational way on social media.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but one might say 'Nesirūpini savimi – nesitiki ramybės' (If you don't care for yourself, don't expect peace).
Frases relacionadas
Sveikata – brangiausias turtas
similarHealth is the most precious wealth.
Sveikas kaip ridikas
specialized formHealthy as a radish.
Sveikas gyvas
similarHealthy and alive (a greeting).
