Language/Lithuanian/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Lithuanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to fruits in Lithuanian along with some cultural information and interesting facts. So, let's dive in!
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Days of the Week & Animals.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here is a list of fruits in Lithuanian.
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Obuolys | ['ɔbuɔlɪs] | Apple |
| Kriaušė | ['krʲau̯ʃe̞] | Pear |
| Avokadas | [a̝voˈkɐd̪ɐs] | Avocado |
| Bananas | ['baːnanɐs] | Bananas |
| Slyvos | ['sʲlvɔːvɔs] | Plums |
| Persimonas | [pʲɛrsiˈmonɐs] | Persimmon |
| Ananasas | [ɐˈnaːnɐsɐs] | Pineapple |
| Avietės | [aː'vʲiɛteːs] | Raspberries |
| Mėlynės | ['meːliːneːs] | Blueberries |
| Vynuogės | [vʲɪˈnuɔɡe̞s] | Grapes |
| Greipfrutas | [gɾeɪpfrutɐs] | Grapefruit |
| Pomidoras | [pɔmi'dourɐs] | Tomato |
Cultural Significance[edit | edit source]
Fruit has been an essential part of Lithuanian cuisine for centuries. It is used in a variety of dishes and snacks. For example, one of the traditional Lithuanian dishes is a cold beet soup called "šaltibarščiai," which is often served with boiled eggs and small potatoes. The soup is also served with fresh cucumbers, radishes, and natural sour cream alongside slices of fresh apples. Fruits are also commonly used in Lithuanian cakes and desserts such as Lithuanian Apple Cake (Obuolių Pyragas) and Cranberry Tart (Spanguolių pyragas).
Interesting Fact[edit | edit source]
Lithuania is known for its high-quality fruits, especially apples. The country's climate is favorable for growing apples. Lithuania's apple production has been on the rise and it has become one of the largest apple producing countries in Europe. Lithuania produces a variety of apple species, including the famous Zubrini, Champion, and Golden Delicious. The city of Jonava, in central Lithuania, is widely known as the "apple capital" of the country.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is a dialogue for you to practice the vocabulary.
- Person 1: Ar nori obuolio? (Would you like an apple?)
- Person 2: Taip, ačiū. (Yes, please.)
- Person 1: Ar nori kriaušės ar persimonų? (Do you want a pear or persimmons?)
- Person 2: Gal persimonas? Man tai mėgstamiausias vaisius. (Maybe a persimmon? It's my favorite fruit.)
Advanced Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here is a list of some advanced vocabulary for advanced learners.
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Guava | ['ɡuɐvɐ] | Guava |
| Mango | ['mɑnɡɔ] | Mango |
| Kumkvatas | [kum'kvɐtɐs] | Kumquat |
| Granatas | [ɡrɐnɐ'tɐs] | Pomegranate |
| Datulės | [dɐ'tuːleːs] | Dates |
| Miežinės | ['mʲeːʒʲiːneːs] | Raspberries |
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