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Lithuanian Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Lithuanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on vocabulary related to drinks. Lithuanians love to socialize, and drinks often play a big role in our gatherings. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to order drinks and talk about them with your Lithuanian friends. Don't forget to practice with native speakers and ask them any questions you may have!

Basic Drinks

Let's start with the most popular drinks in Lithuania:

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
vanduo	[ˈvandʊɔ]	water
kava	[ˈkɐvɐ]	coffee
arbata	[ɐrˈbɐtɐ]	tea
pienas	[ˈpʲænɐs]	milk
sultys	[ˈsʊltɪs]	juice

Dialogue

• Person 1: Ar galite atnešti man vandens, prašau? ([Can you bring me some water, please?])
• Waiter: Taip, žinoma. ([Yes, of course.])

Alcoholic Drinks

If you want to experience Lithuanian culture, you must try our traditional alcoholic drinks.

Beer

Lithuanians are famous for their love of beer; it's a part of our national identity. In fact, our beer is so good that it's been named the best in the world!

Here are the most common words related to beer:

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
alus	[ɐˈlʊs]	beer
tamsus alus	[ˈtɐmsʊs ɐˈlʊs]	dark beer
šviesus alus	[ˈʃvʲɛsʊs ɐˈlʊs]	light beer
nealkoholinis alus	[nɛɐlkɔˈhɔlɪnɪs ɐˈlʊs]	non-alcoholic beer

Dialogue

• Person 1: Norėčiau tamsaus alaus, prašau. ([I would like a dark beer, please.])
• Waiter: Viskas gerai, aš jums atnešiu. ([Okay, I'll bring it to you.])

Mead

Mead is a traditional Lithuanian alcohol made from fermented honey. It's sweet, strong, and has a unique taste.

Here are some mead-related words you might need:

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
midus	[mʲidʊsˈ]	mead
geros kokybės midus	[ˈɡɛrɔs ˈkɔkʊbʲeːs ˈmʲidʊs]	high-quality mead
medus	[ˈmʲɛ̌dʊs]	honey

Dialogue

• Person 1: Norėčiau paragauti midaus, prašau. ([I would like to try some mead, please.])
• Waiter: Žinoma, mes turime geros kokybės midų. ([Of course, we have high-quality mead.])

Soft Drinks

If you're not in the mood for alcohol, Lithuanians have plenty of delicious non-alcoholic options for you.

Kvass

Kvass is a traditional Lithuanian drink made from fermented rye bread. It's slightly alcoholic and has a tangy, refreshing taste.

Here are some kvass-related words:

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
gira	[ˈɡʲirɐ]	kvass
duona	[ˈdʊɔnɐ]	bread

Dialogue

• Person 1: Ar jūs turite girų? ([Do you have kvass?])
• Waiter: Taip, mes turime geros kokybės giros. ([Yes, we have high-quality kvass.])

Summing Up

Now you know all the most important Lithuanian drink-related vocabulary! Don't be afraid to try new drinks and impress your Lithuanian friends with your language skills.

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Other Lessons

• Unique Expressions
• Fruits
• Food
• Feelings and Emotions
• Days of the Week
• Animals
• Colors
• Count to 10
• Family

Sources

• Here's To You: 5 Basic Ways To Say Cheers In Lithuanian - Ling App
• Level 2 - Drinks - Lithuanian (basics) - Memrise

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