ateik čia
[ɐ²ˈtʲɛɪˑk ˈt͡ʃʲɛ]word by word
The Lithuanian phrase for "come here" is ateik čia.
ateik čia is a command used to tell someone to move toward the speaker's current location.
Which one should you use?
The form ateik čia is singular and informal. Use ateikite čia when addressing multiple people or using the polite form. For a more softened request meaning "please come here", you can use Prašau ateiti čia.
Did you know?
- While ateik čia is the literal translation, Lithuanians often use the verb eik (go) in contexts where English speakers would strictly use 'come'.
- In very informal settings, ateik can be used as a way to tell someone to 'come over' to a house for a visit, rather than just moving a few feet toward the speaker.
- The demonstrative 'čia' is etymologically related to the word 'tas', which means 'that', showing a linguistic connection between proximity and pointing.
Examples in context
- Ateik čia ir padėk.Come here and help.This sentence shows how to use ateik čia when asking for assistance.Tatoeba #4587375 by kotik, translation #3100621 by mhenderson5
- Ateik čia!Come here!This sentence demonstrates the use of ateik čia as a direct command.Tatoeba #1673579 by fanty, translation #5295840 by KatKoba
- Ateik čia, Jonai.Come here, John.This sentence shows how to use ateik čia when addressing someone by name.Tatoeba #579261 by fanty, translation #61594 by CN
- Prašau ateiti čia, jeigu norite.Please come here if you want.
Example conversation
Andrius is calling Austėja from the other room.
- AndriusAustėja, ateik čianPlease!Austėja, come here please!
- AustėjaEinu, ką nori pasakyti?I'm coming, what do you want to say?
- AndriusPažiūrėk, ką radau kieme.Look what I found in the yard.
- AustėjaO, koks gražus akmuo!Oh, what a beautiful stone!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ateik, čia) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries čia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
