Language/Lithuanian/Vocabulary/Colors
Hi Lithuanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary for colors in Lithuanian! Learning colors is a fundamental part of language learning and helps you describe the world around you in detail. Let's get started!
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages:Lithuanian Vocabulary → Shopping Vocabulary, Feelings and Emotions, How to Say Hello and Greetings & Health.
Basic Colors[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the basics. Here are the most common colors you'll encounter in Lithuanian:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| raudona | /rɑʊdɔnɑ/ | red |
| oranžinė | /oˈrɑnzʲɪne/ | orange |
| geltona | /gʲɛlˈtɔnɑ/ | yellow |
| žalia | /ˈʒɑlʲɪɑ/ | green |
| mėlyna | /mʲeːˈlʲɪnɑ/ | blue |
| purpurinė | /purˈpurɪne/ | purple |
| rožinė | /rɔˈʒinʲɛ/ | pink |
| juoda | /ˈjʊɔdɑ/ | black |
| balta | /ˈbɑɫtɑ/ | white |
| pilkos spalvos | /pɪlkɔs spʌˈlɔvɔs/ | gray |
Now let's learn how to use them in sentences!
Person 1: Kokios spalvos yra tavo drabužiai? (What color are your clothes?) Person 2: Mano drabužiai yra balta ir juoda. (My clothes are white and black.)
Using Adjectives to Describe Colors[edit | edit source]
In Lithuanian, you can use adjectives to describe colors in more detail. Let's learn some examples:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sodri raudona | /sɔdri rɑʊdɔnɑ/ | bright red |
| šviesiai geltona | /ʃʋɪɛˈsʲɐi gʲɛlˈtɔnɑ/ | light yellow |
| tamsiai mėlyna | /tɐmsʲɐi mʲeːˈlʲɪnɑ/ | dark blue |
Person 1: Kokia spalva yra tavo plaukai? (What color is your hair?) Person 2: Mano plaukai yra sodrios raudonos spalvos. (My hair is bright red.)
Colors in Culture[edit | edit source]
Colors play an important part in Lithuanian culture. Here are some interesting facts about colors in Lithuania:
- Green is a commonly used color in Lithuania due to its association with nature, which is highly valued in Lithuanian culture. - The Lithuanian flag is made up of three colors: yellow, green, and red. Yellow signifies the sun, green represents nature, and red stands for strength and courage. - In Lithuanian folk beliefs, the color black symbolizes death, while the color red is associated with love and health.
And that's it for our lesson on Lithuanian colors! Don't forget to practice and challenge yourself by using these words in different contexts. If you want to learn more about Lithuanian Lithuanian vocabulary, check out the Vocabulary page. As always, find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have! 😊
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