geras
/ˈɡʲæɾɐs/masculine
The English word 'good' is translated into Lithuanian as geras.
geras is an adjective used to describe something as pleasant or enjoyable. It can be used to describe the quality of a person's character or quality. While 'geras' describes a person's character or quality, malonus is more specifically used for 'pleasant' in terms of personality or atmosphere.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on the gender of the noun it describes or its role in the sentence. Use the masculine form geras for masculine nouns and the feminine form gera for feminine nouns. If the word is functioning as a direct object, use the accusative form gerą. To use the word as an adverb (meaning 'well' or 'good'), use gerai.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡʲæɾɐs/
Did you know?
- The root of geras may be related to the Proto-Indo-European word for 'warm' or 'hot', linking the idea of goodness to warmth.
- To say 'good luck', Lithuanians use sėkmės, which comes from the word for 'luck' rather than using a form of geras.
- Because Lithuanian is one of the most archaic living Indo-European languages, geras retains a structural closeness to ancient Sanskrit and Latin roots for 'good'.
Examples in context
- Kuki yra geras vardas žiurkėnui.Cookie is a good name for a hamster.This sentence shows how to use geras when naming a pet.Tatoeba #10260188 by glavsaltulo, translation #6250537 by CK
- Koks geras teniso žaidėjas Tonis yra!What a good tennis player Tony is!This sentence demonstrates using geras to describe a person's skill in a sport.Tatoeba #3600499 by asveja, translation #37732 by mailohilohi
- Tiesa, jis buvo labai geras mokytojas.True, he was a very good teacher.This sentence illustrates using geras to describe a person's profession or character.Tatoeba #11989443 by Wobbelle, translation #2684558 by FeuDRenais2
- Jūsų projektas atrodo geras!Your project looks good!
- Jo pasiekimai yra nepriekaištingi.His achievements are flawless.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tomas and Gabrielė are discussing a book they just finished.
- TomasAr tau patiko ši knyga?Did you like this book?
- GabrielėTaip, tai buvo geras kūrinys.Yes, it was a good work.
- TomasTikrai, jis buvo įtraukiantis.Indeed, it was engaging.
- GabrielėTomas, turėtume daugiau tokių knygų.Tomas, we should have more books like these.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good” translations and entries geras, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries geras, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
