pasisveikinimas
The Lithuanian word for greeting is pasisveikinimas.
A greeting is an acknowledgement of a person's presence or arrival.
Meaning: acknowledgement of a persons presence or arrival (noun)
Did you know?
- The root of pasisveikinimas is sveikastis, which means 'to be healthy'. To greet someone in Lithuanian is literally to wish them good health.
- While pasisveikinimas is the noun for a greeting, the act of greeting a guest with bread and salt is a traditional custom still practiced at formal weddings and celebrations.
- The word sveikas, used in common greetings, is a cognate of the English word 'whole', sharing an ancient root meaning 'undamaged' or 'complete'.
Examples in context
- Pasisveikinimas buvo labai šiltas.The greeting was very warm.
- Mano pirmas pasisveikinimas buvo trumpas.My first greeting was short.
