Greetings and goodbyes
Open a conversation warmly and close it politely
Greetings and goodbyes
Open a conversation warmly and close it politely
Greet people naturally and leave politely in casual and public situations.
You unlock the first social chunks: “Labas.”, “Laba diena.”, “Sveiki.”, “Labas rytas.”, “Labas vakaras.”, “Viso gero.”, “Iki.”, and “Sudie.”
Teacher explanation
Start with the phrase that fits the moment. In Lithuanian, greetings often depend on time of day and level of formality.
Keep your first exchanges short. A clean “Laba diena” or “Viso gero” sounds better than a long risky sentence.
Key language
Safe in shops, offices, and first meetings.
Formal "hello" — use with strangers, groups, or in polite situations.
Warm and polite.
Casual and short.
More final and stronger than “Iki.”
Greeting by time of day
Use rytas in the morning, diena during the day, and vakaras in the evening. In public, the longer form sounds safer.
Two adults pass each other in a park
A calm morning walk near a coffee kiosk.
Micro-reading
Guided output
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Quick practice
Learner notes
- • Keep the first syllable clear in laba and labas.
- • Do not rush gero in “Viso gero”.
- • English “hi” and “hello” feel close, but Lithuanian public register is more noticeable.
- • If you are unsure with staff, strangers, or older people, choose “Laba diena.” first.
I can greet people naturally and close a short interaction politely.
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