Significado
Personal hygiene routine.
Contexto cultural
Lithuanians are very proud of their dental health and modern clinics. It is common to see 'Burnos higiena' (Oral hygiene) signs everywhere in cities. Traditional folk medicine suggested rinsing the mouth with oak bark decoction after 'valyti dantis' to strengthen the gums. Electric toothbrushes (elektriniai šepetėliai) have become a status symbol and a common gift among young professionals. There are often 'Dantukų dienos' (Tooth days) where dentists visit schools to teach children 'kaip taisyklingai valyti dantis'.
Use the reflexive
To sound more like a native, say 'išsivaliau dantis' instead of 'valiau dantis' when you finish the task.
Avoid 'Plauti'
Native speakers will understand you if you say 'plauti dantis', but it will sound very foreign and slightly funny.
Significado
Personal hygiene routine.
Use the reflexive
To sound more like a native, say 'išsivaliau dantis' instead of 'valiau dantis' when you finish the task.
Avoid 'Plauti'
Native speakers will understand you if you say 'plauti dantis', but it will sound very foreign and slightly funny.
Genitive Case
Remember that after 'einu' (I go), the object 'dantis' often changes to genitive 'dantų': 'Einu valyti dantų'.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'valyti'.
Aš kiekvieną rytą _______ dantis.
The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular present tense: 'valau'.
Which verb is correct for teeth?
Ar tu jau _______ dantis?
In Lithuanian, you 'valyti' (clean) teeth. 'Plauti' is for washing with water, and 'šukuoti' is for hair.
Complete the dialogue.
Mama: Jonuk, eik ______ dantis! Jonukas: Gerai, mama, jau einu.
After 'eik' (go), we use the infinitive 'valyti' to express the purpose or command.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at the dentist and he asks about your habits.
This is the most logical and grammatically correct response in a dental context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Ryto rutina (Morning Routine)
Hygiene
- • Valyti dantis
- • Praustis veidą
- • Šukuotis plaukus
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosAš kiekvieną rytą _______ dantis.
The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular present tense: 'valau'.
Ar tu jau _______ dantis?
In Lithuanian, you 'valyti' (clean) teeth. 'Plauti' is for washing with water, and 'šukuoti' is for hair.
Mama: Jonuk, eik ______ dantis! Jonukas: Gerai, mama, jau einu.
After 'eik' (go), we use the infinitive 'valyti' to express the purpose or command.
Situation: You are at the dentist and he asks about your habits.
This is the most logical and grammatically correct response in a dental context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasOnly if you are cleaning one specific tooth, for example, if you have a piece of food stuck in it. Otherwise, always use plural 'dantis'.
'Valyti' is the process (cleaning), while 'išvalyti' implies the completed action (having cleaned thoroughly).
It is neutral. It's appropriate for all situations, from talking to your doctor to talking to your kids.
It is 'dantų šepetėlis'. Literally, 'a little brush for teeth'.
No, the verb 'šepetėliuoti' does not exist. We always use 'valyti'.
The '-si-' makes it reflexive, meaning 'to clean teeth for oneself'. It's very common in daily speech.
Compared to Western Europe or the US, it is affordable, but for locals, it is a significant expense. This makes 'valyti dantis' a very important preventative habit.
It is 'dantų pasta'.
Yes, 'valyti namus' is the standard phrase for cleaning the house.
We say 'valyti tarpdančius siūlu' (to clean between-teeth with a thread).
Frases relacionadas
Dantų šepetėlis
specialized formToothbrush
Dantų pasta
builds onToothpaste
Skalauti burną
similarTo rinse the mouth
Tarpdančių siūlas
builds onDental floss
