nes
[ˈnʲɛs]
Because in Lithuanian is nes. If unsure, use nes. Wiktionary also lists todėl, kad.
Meaning: by or for the cause that, on this account that, for the reason that (conj)
Ways to say it
| Lithuanian | IPA |
|---|---|
| nes | [ˈnʲɛs] (narrow) |
| todėl, kad |
nes is the most common way to say because in everyday speech and writing.
What does it mean word for word?
todėl, kad is built from todėl, therefore and kad, that.
Which one should you use?
todėl, kad is a longer way to say because. todėl on its own means therefore.
How does it change in a sentence?
nes links a result to its reason inside one sentence, after the main statement.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not start a sentence with nes the way English often starts with because. Put the main statement first, then nes and the reason.
Did you know?
- The particle nes is related to the ancient Hittite word 𒋗, which also functioned as a particle to connect ideas in a sentence.
Examples in context
- Nusprendžiau būti laiminga, nes tai gerai mano sveikatai.I decided to be happy because it's good for my health.nes introduces the reason, being good for my health.Tatoeba #3321193 by asveja, translation #391863 by Scott
- Àš studijúoju, nès nóriu mókytis.I study because I want to learn.nès is written here with a mark showing stress.
- Aš ten nuėjau, nes norėjau.I went there because I wanted to.nes norėjau means because I wanted to.Tatoeba #2198734 by kotik, translation #257411 by CK
- Aš neįėjau į parduotuvę, nes nebuvo laiko.I didn't go to the store because there was no time.
- Ji nenusipirko naujos knygos, todėl kad buvo per brangi.She didn't buy a new book because it was too expensive.
- Aš vėluoju, kadangi įvyko spūstys.I'm late because there was traffic.
- Jis praleido treniruotę, todėl kad buvo pavargęs.He skipped the training because he was tired.
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mantas and Austėja are discussing why they are late to a meeting.
- MantasAtsiprašau, vėlei, nes ryte buvo didžios spūdos.Sorry I'm late, because there was a big traffic jam this morning.
- AustėjaNieko terrible, aš taip pat vėlai atvykau.No problem, I also arrived late.
- MantasAr tu vėlei, nes taip pat buvo spūdos?Are you late because there were also traffic jams?
- AustėjaNe, aš tiesiog pamiršau savo raktų.No, I simply forgot my keys.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “because” translations and entries nes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kad, nes, todėl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
