gražiai atrodai
The English phrase "you look beautiful" is translated into Lithuanian as gražiai atrodai.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that their current appearance is attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adverb gražiai (beautifully) and the second-person singular verb atrodai (you look).
Which one should you use?
While gražiai atrodai specifically compliments how someone appears (their look/style), the phrase esi gražus/graži means "you are beautiful" (their essence/being).
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this phrase with someone you do not know well, or to address more than one person, change atrodai to atrodote, resulting in gražiai atrodote.
Did you know?
- In Lithuanian, the word gražus can be used to describe a well-behaved child or a 'neat' action, meaning beauty is often linked to morality and order.
- The root of gražiai is shared with the Lithuanian word for 'grace', reflecting a cultural link between visual beauty and poise or elegance.
- The word gražus is often used to describe things that are not visually beautiful but are 'neat' or 'correct', such as a gražus piece of handwriting.
Examples in context
- Šiandien gražiai atrodai.You look beautiful today.
Example conversation
Tomas and Austėja are meeting for a date.
- TomasSveika, Austėja! Gražiai atrodai.Hi, Austėja! You look beautiful.
- AustėjaAčiū, Tomai. Tu ir pats puikiai atrodai.Thank you, Tomas. You look great yourself.
- TomasAčiū. Eikime į restoraną.Thank you. Let's go to the restaurant.
- AustėjaGerai, eikime.Okay, let's go.
