mielas
[ˈmʲîə.ɫ̪ɐs̪]
The Lithuanian word for cute is mielas.
The word mielas is used to describe something that is attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way. Beyond physical appearance, it is also the primary word used to describe a person's character or behavior as sweet or pleasant.
Meaning: attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way (adj)
Which one should you use?
While mielas can refer to physical cuteness, it also serves as the standard term for describing someone as sweet or pleasant in temperament.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the masculine form mielas, the feminine form miela, the neuter form mielu or the plural form mielos.
Did you know?
- Because mielas describes both a look and a personality, it is the same word used to call someone 'dear' or 'sweetheart'.
- The Lithuanian word mielas shares a common ancient root with the Latin word mītis, which meant 'weak' or 'soft'.
- While English speakers might use 'cute' ironically for something menacing, using mielas in Lithuanian typically maintains a sincere tone of sweetness.
Examples in context
- Tai yra labai miela dovana.This is a very cute gift.
- Mielas vaikelis.Cute little child.
- Tavo drabužiai yra labai žavūs.Your clothes are very cute.
- Tai yra žavinga daina.It's a charming song.
- Esi tikra šaunuolė!You're a real cutie!
- Tai labai mielas stilius.That is a very cute style.
Example conversation
Tomas and Austėja are looking at a baby photo.
- TomasPažiūrėk, koks mielas vaikelis!Look, what a cute little baby!
- AustėjaTikrai, jis labai mielas.Truly, he is very cute.
- TomasJis primena mane vaikystėje.He reminds me of myself in childhood.
- AustėjaTu taip pat buvai mielas.You were cute too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mielas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mielas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
