tu esi graži
tu esi graži is the Lithuanian phrase for "you're beautiful".
This phrase is a compliment used to tell a woman or girl that she is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
The form tu esi graži is used specifically when addressing a female. If you are telling a group of women they are beautiful, the adjective changes to gražios. To tell a man he is beautiful, you must change the adjective to the masculine form gražus.
Did you know?
- The word tu shares the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root as the English word 'thou'.
- In traditional Lithuanian folk songs, beauty is often linked to nature, and a woman might be compared to a gražus flower or the sun rather than being told she is beautiful directly.
- While 'tu esi graži' is a direct statement, Lithuanians often use diminutives like 'gražuolė' to express a more endearing or 'cute' version of being beautiful.
Examples in context
- Labai vertinu Jūsų darbą. Jūs graži ir talentinga vadovė.I really appreciate your work. You are a beautiful and talented leader.
- Tu esi graži šiandien.You are beautiful today.
- Tu esi graži šioje suknelėje.You are beautiful in this dress.
Example conversation
Tomas is complimenting Eglė before they go to a party.
- EglėAr aš gerai atrodo?Do I look okay?
- TomasTu esi graži, Egle.You're beautiful, Eglė.
- EglėAčiū, tu esi labai mielas.Thank you, you are very sweet.
- TomasTai tiesa.It is the truth.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
