langas
[¹ˈlɑˑŋɡɐs]masculine
The Lithuanian word for window is langas.
The word langas refers to an opening used for light and air.
Meaning: opening for light and air (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Samogitian dialect, langīs is used to refer to a window.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is langai. When windows are the direct object of a verb, such as in 'I see the windows', use the accusative plural form langus.
Did you know?
- Some scholars believe langas shares a linguistic root with the word for a 'bow', due to the curved shape of ancient window openings.
- Traditional Lithuanian folk architecture often featured small langai to keep heat inside during the harsh winters.
- Lithuanian preserves a distinct word for window that is closely related to the Latvian word logs and the Old Prussian lanxto.
Examples in context
- Štai tas langas, kurį jis išdaužė.It is this window that he broke.This sentence is useful for showing how to use langas when describing a specific window that was broken.Tatoeba #3227348 by kotik, translation #283479 by CK
- Gyvenu ketvirtame aukšte, turiu tris langus.I live on the fourth floor, I have three windows.
- Šis didelis langas yra labai šviesus.This large window is very bright.
Example conversation
Lukas and Austėja are in a room together.
- LukasČia yra labai šlapas langas.The window here is very foggy.
- AustėjaNuvalyk jį šluostu, Lukas.Clean it with a cloth, Lukas.
- LukasAr langas dabar švarus?Is the window clean now?
- AustėjaTaip, dabar viskas puikiu.Yes, everything is great now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “window” translations and entries langas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries langas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
