kvailas
/ˈkʋɐɪˑɫɐs/
The English word "stupid" is translated into Lithuanian as kvailas.
kvailas is an adjective used to describe someone who is lacking in intelligence.
Meaning: lacking in intelligence (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
For a feminine singular subject, use kvaili. If the feminine singular subject is in the genitive case, use kvailos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkʋɐɪˑɫɐs/
Did you know?
- Historically, the word may be related to the verb kuitė́ti, which means 'to perish' or 'to faint'.
- While kvailas is the standard adjective, Lithuanian has a specific noun kvaišà to label a 'stupid person'.
Examples in context
- Manai kad esu kvailas?Do you think I'm stupid?This sentence is useful for asking if one is perceived as being kvailas.Tatoeba #1607590 by fanty, translation #953224 by CK
- Tu tikrai nesi kvailas.You're really not stupid.This sentence is useful for reassuring someone that they are not kvailas.Tatoeba #1572532 by fanty, translation #1416 by Zifre
- Tu esi neįtikėtinai kvailas.You're unbelievably stupid.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that someone is incredibly kvailas.Tatoeba #3755572 by fanty, translation #2218468 by CK
- Ačiū už pastabą, tačiau manau, kad tai gana kvaila idėja.Thank you for your comment, but I believe that's rather stupid idea.
- Tai beprasmiškas sprendimas.That is a senseless decision.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Gabrielė are discussing a character in a movie.
- GabrielėŠis filmo herojus yra labai kvailas.This movie hero is very stupid.
- LukasTaip, jis elgiasi kaip kvailas žmogus.Yes, he acts like a stupid person.
- GabrielėMan jis atrodo tiesiog kvailas.To me, he just seems stupid.
- LukasSutinku, tai labai kvailas scenarijus.I agree, it is a very stupid scenario.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stupid” translations and entries kvailas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kvailas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
