labas rytas
Good morning in Lithuanian is labas rytas.
Labas rytas is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of labas (good/hello) and rytas (morning).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the nominative case for both words.
Did you know?
- The word rytas is distant cousins with the English word 'river'. Both words trace back to an ancient root describing the concept of 'flowing' or 'moving'.
- Although labas rytas is the standard translation, in very casual settings, young Lithuanians might use English loanwords like 'morning' or 'hi' instead.
- While labas rytas is the full phrase, Lithuanians often shorten their greeting to just labas regardless of the time of day.
Examples in context
- Sveikas, Tomai. Labas rytas.Hello, Tom. Good morning.This example shows how to use labas rytas after a greeting.Tatoeba #1597883 by fanty, translation #30314 by CM
- Labas rytas, ponios ir ponai!Good morning, ladies and gentlemen!This example shows labas rytas used in a formal address to a group.Tatoeba #1625831 by fanty, translation #559672 by khalidahmadzai
- Labas rytas. Laikas atsibusti.Good morning. It's time to wake up.This example shows labas rytas used as a way to start the day.Tatoeba #1597887 by fanty, translation #64917 by CK
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Example conversation
Eglė and Lukas meet in the kitchen for breakfast.
- EglėLabas rytas, Lukai!Good morning, Lukas!
- LukasLabas rytas, Egle. Ar nori kavos?Good morning, Eglė. Do you want some coffee?
- EglėTaip, ačiū labai.Yes, thank you very much.
- LukasŠtai tavo puodelis.Here is your cup.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries labas, rytas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
