Prepositions
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Grammar Explanation
Prepositions (prielinksniai) in Lithuanian are words used to show the relationship between nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence. They indicate location, direction, time, possession, and other relationships, similar to English prepositions like 'in', 'on', 'at', or 'with'.
Lithuanian prepositions are usually placed before nouns or pronouns and always require the following word to be in a particular case (Accusative, Genitive, or Instrumental, for example). The meaning of a preposition can sometimes change depending on the case it governs. Prepositions are very common in daily speech, particularly when talking about places, movement, time, or causes.
Examples
- •“Aš einu į mokyklą. (I am going to school.)”
- •“Knyga yra ant stalo. (The book is on the table.)”
- •“Mes kalbėjome apie filmą. (We talked about the movie.)”
- •“Jis dirba su draugu. (He works with a friend.)”
- •“Ji grįžo iš parduotuvės. (She returned from the store.)”
- •“Mes susitiksime po pietų. (We will meet after lunch.)”
- •“Automobilis stovi prie namo. (The car is by the house.)”
Tips
- 💡Always learn prepositions together with the case they require; for example, 'į' always takes the accusative, 'ant' always takes the genitive.
- 💡A common mistake is to use the wrong case after a preposition; double-check the required case each time.
- 💡Think of prepositions as 'case triggers'—each one 'activates' a specific case form, so memorize them in pairs.
- 💡Practice with real-life phrases (e.g., directions, travel, time) to make the use of prepositions more natural.
- 💡Create flashcards pairing prepositions with sample nouns in the correct case to reinforce usage.
These exercises help to learn the usage of the most common Lithuanian prepositions in sentences.
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In this exercise, you will learn to use simple prepositions of place and direction in everyday situations.
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Practice the most common prepositions in more complex sentences. The exercises will help you understand which case is required after each preposition.
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Practice using prepositions in complex, formal, and abstract sentences. The exercises develop the ability to choose the appropriate preposition according to the meaning of the sentence.
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These exercises develop the ability to use prepositions in complex, academic, and professional structures and contexts.
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In this set, you will practice the use of complex and stylistically nuanced prepositions in various contexts.
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