graži mergina
The English phrase "beautiful girl" is translated into Lithuanian as graži mergina.
The phrase is used to describe a young female person who is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
While graži mergina is the standard phrase, you may also use Gražuolė to refer to a beautiful girl in a more affectionate or informal way.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes depending on its role in a sentence. The plural form is gražios merginos. However, if you are using the genitive or accusative plural, the form becomes gražios merginės. When beautiful girl acts as the direct object of a sentence, it changes to gražią merginą. If you wish to use the adverbial form meaning "beautifully", use gražiai.
Did you know?
- Lithuanian is one of the oldest living Indo-European languages, meaning the roots of words like graži share ancient connections with Sanskrit.
- While graži mergina is a compliment, calling someone a gražuolė in a sarcastic tone can be used in Lithuanian to tease someone who is acting vain.
- In Lithuanian, the word gražiai can mean 'beautifully' or 'neatly', so it is used both to describe a painting and how someone has tidied a room.
Examples in context
- Tu esi graži mergina.You're a beautiful girl.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use graži mergina in a simple statement.Tatoeba #2749487 by kotik, translation #2545660 by CK
- Sveiki, tai yra graži merginaHello, this is a beautiful girl.
- Tu esi tikra gražuolėYou are a real beauty.
- Štai kokia gražuolaitė!Look at what a beautiful girl!
- Tu tikra gražuolėYou are a true beauty.
- Ta graži mergina tavo sesuo?Is that beautiful girl your sister?
Example conversation
Tomas and Rūta are talking about a new classmate.
- TomasAr matai tą naują moksleivę?Do you see that new student?
- RūtaTa graži mergina?That beautiful girl?
- TomasTaip, ji atrodo labai miela.Yes, she seems very sweet.
- RūtaSutinku, ji tikrai puiki.I agree, she is really great.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
