užsičiaupk
The English phrase "shut up" is translated into Lithuanian as užsičiaupk. Wiktionary also lists nutilk and nutilkite.
Meaning: "Stop talking." (intj)
Ways to say it
| Lithuanian | Note |
|---|---|
| užsičiaupk | |
| nutilk | |
| nutilkite | plural |
| užsičiaupkite | plural |
The phrase is used to command someone to stop talking.
Which one should you use?
While both nutilk and užsičiaupk mean to stop talking, nutilk is slightly less aggressive and more akin to "be quiet" than the harsh užsičiaupk.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Nutilk is an informal command. Užsičiaupk is a blunt, often rude command used in informal or heated situations. For plural or polite contexts, use the forms nutilkite or užsičiaupkite.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form nutilkite is the plural or polite imperative form of nutilk.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'shut up' can sometimes express surprise, Lithuanian užsičiaupk is almost never used to mean 'no way' or 'you are joking'.
- The structure of užsičiaupk includes a reflexive prefix, meaning the speaker is literally telling the other person to 'shut themselves up'.
- The root of nutilk is related to the idea of receding or moving away. Telling someone to nutilk is linguistically closer to asking them to 'withdraw' their voice than to 'stop' it.
Examples in context
- Užsičiaupk ir pabučiuok mane!Shut up and kiss me!This sentence shows how to use užsičiaupk in a romantic or playful context.Tatoeba #4140908 by kotik, translation #2173753 by Hybrid
- Užsičiaupk ir klausykis, vaike.Shut up and listen, kid.This sentence demonstrates the use of užsičiaupk when telling a child to listen.Tatoeba #1662374 by fanty, translation #65442 by Ricardo14
- "Ei, tu užsičiaupk! Tu per daug kalbi," pasakė gangsteris."Hey, you shut up! You talk too much," the gangster said.This sentence illustrates a harsh use of užsičiaupk in a confrontation.Tatoeba #1662383 by fanty, translation #73937 by Zifre
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Eglė and Andrius are arguing in a room.
- EglėAš žinau visą tiesą!I know the whole truth!
- AndriusUžsičiaupk, Egle, nes dabar ne laikas.Shut up, Eglė, because now is not the time.
- EglėKodėl tu man taip sakai?Why are you telling me that?
- AndriusTiesiog nutilk ir klausykis.Just be quiet and listen.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shut up” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
