Language/Lithuanian/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Lithuanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on Lithuanian vocabulary related to education. Whether you are a student or a teacher, it is essential to know the words and expressions used in the classroom. You will not only learn new words, but you will also discover interesting facts about education in Lithuania. Are you ready? Let's get started!
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Clothes & Dining Out.
Education in Lithuania[edit | edit source]
Before we start with the vocabulary, let's briefly talk about the education system in Lithuania.
Lithuania has a three-level education system. The first level is primary education, which is compulsory for children aged 6 to 10. The second level is basic education, which is mandatory for students from 10 to 16 years old. Finally, the third level is higher education, which includes universities and colleges.
Did you know that Lithuania is famous for its excellent education system? Lithuanian schools perform well in international tests, and the country invests heavily in education. Moreover, Lithuania has one of the highest literacy rates in the world, with nearly 100% of the population able to read and write!
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Now let's move on to the essential Lithuanian vocabulary related to education. We have organized it by categories to make it easier to remember.
School subjects[edit | edit source]
Let's start with school subjects. Here are some of the most common ones:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| lietuvių liaudies dainos | lee-eh-too-vee-yoo lee-yow-dee-yes dai-nos | Lithuanian folk songs |
| matematika | ma-teh-mah-tee-kah | Mathematics |
| istorija | ees-toh-ree-yah | History |
| chemija | keh-mee-yah | Chemistry |
| biologija | bee-oh-loh-ghee-yah | Biology |
| geografija | geh-oh-grah-fee-yah | Geography |
| fizika | fee-zee-kah | Physics |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ar tu moki matematiką? (Do you know Maths?)
- Person 2: Taip, moku. Tai lengva! (Yes, I do. It is easy!)
School objects[edit | edit source]
Here are some objects you can find in the classroom:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| stalo žaidimas | stah-loh zhai-dee-mas | Board game |
| knyga | k-ni-ga | Book |
| kompiuteris | kohm-pee-yoo-teh-ris | Computer |
| rašiklis | rah-shee-klees | Pen |
| valytojas | vah-lit-o-yas | Cleaner |
| projektorius | pro-yekt-oh-ree-yus | Projector |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ar gali man duoti tušą? (Can you give me some ink?)
- Person 2: Žinoma, čia tavo rašiklis. (Sure, here is your pen.)
School activities[edit | edit source]
Now it's time to talk about school activities you can do:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ekskursija | eks-koo-rsee-ya | Excursion |
| pamoka | pah-moh-kah | Class |
| egzaminas | ehgz-ah-mee-nas | Exam |
| namų darbas | nah-moo dar-bas | Homework |
| pratybos | prah-ti-bohs | Exercises |
| mokymasis | mohki-mah-sis | Learning |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Turiu daug namų darbų šiandien. (I have a lot of homework today.)
- Person 2: Sėdiu su tavimi, padėsiu. (I'll sit with you and help.)
School grades[edit | edit source]
Finally, we will learn the Lithuanian grading system:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| patenkinamas | pah-ten-kee-nah-mas | Satisfactory |
| gerai | geh-rye | Good |
| labai gerai | lah-bye geh-rye | Very good |
| puikiai | poo-kee-ya-i | Excellent |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Kokia gavai ataskaitą? (What grade did you get?)
- Person 2: Puikiai! (Excellent!)
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your Lithuanian vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Now it's time for you to practice. Translate the following sentences into Lithuanian:
1. I have a biology test tomorrow. 2. The history teacher is very strict. 3. This book is interesting. 4. Learning Lithuanian is important for me. 5. My favourite subject is Maths.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Lithuanian monetary unit - Vocabulary.com
- Learn Lithuanian words with ST on the App Store
- Lithuanian Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
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