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Formation of adjectives from nouns Exercises in Lithuanian language
The Lithuanian language, known for its rich grammatical structure, offers a fascinating system for forming adjectives from nouns. This process, essential for enhancing descriptive language, involves a series of suffixes and morphological changes that transform a basic noun into an expressive adjective. Understanding these transformations is crucial for learners aiming to achieve fluency and a deeper appreciation of the language's intricacies. By mastering these patterns, one can significantly expand their vocabulary and improve their ability to describe objects, people, and experiences more vividly.
In Lithuanian, adjectives derived from nouns not only modify and describe nouns but also agree with them in gender, number, and case, adding layers of complexity to sentence construction. The formation of these adjectives typically involves adding specific suffixes to the root of a noun, sometimes with additional modifications to the root itself. These exercises will guide you through the most common suffixes and rules, providing examples and practice opportunities to solidify your understanding. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, mastering the formation of adjectives from nouns will greatly enhance your linguistic skills and deepen your connection to the Lithuanian language.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Jis yra labai *protingas* žmogus (smart person).</p>
<p>2. Šis automobilis yra *brangus* (expensive car).</p>
<p>3. Mano draugas yra labai *sportiškas* (athletic friend).</p>
<p>4. Ši knyga yra labai *įdomi* (interesting book).</p>
<p>5. Jos namai yra labai *švarūs* (clean house).</p>
<p>6. Mano močiutė kepa *skanius* pyragus (delicious cakes).</p>
<p>7. Jis turi *stiprią* valią (strong will).</p>
<p>8. Tai yra labai *sena* nuotrauka (old photograph).</p>
<p>9. Man patinka jos *nuostabus* balsas (wonderful voice).</p>
<p>10. Jo šuo yra labai *ištikimas* (loyal dog).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Vakar mes buvome dideliame *mieste* (place where many people live).</p>
<p>2. Ji nupirko *gėlę* savo mamai (a plant with colorful petals).</p>
<p>3. Restoranas pasižymi *puikiu* aptarnavimu (excellent service).</p>
<p>4. Mano draugas turi *naują* automobilį (recently made or purchased).</p>
<p>5. Tai buvo labai *graži* diena (pleasing to the eye).</p>
<p>6. Ji turi *švarų* kambarį (free from dirt).</p>
<p>7. Ši knyga yra labai *įdomi* (arouses curiosity).</p>
<p>8. Mano brolis yra *stiprus* sportininkas (having power and strength).</p>
<p>9. Mes aplankėme *seną* pilį (built long ago).</p>
<p>10. Jis yra labai *darbštus* žmogus (showing industriousness and diligence).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Jis mėgsta *saldų* maistą (sweet).</p>
<p>2. Mano draugas turi *ilgą* automobilį (long).</p>
<p>3. Ji mėgsta *šiltus* drabužius (warm).</p>
<p>4. Mes gyvename *švariame* mieste (clean).</p>
<p>5. Katė turi *minkštą* kailį (soft).</p>
<p>6. Jis dėvi *madingus* batus (fashionable).</p>
<p>7. Jie turi *galingą* kompiuterį (powerful).</p>
<p>8. Aš ieškau *naujo* buto (new).</p>
<p>9. Ji mėgsta *šviesius* kambarius (bright).</p>
<p>10. Jis turi *stiprų* balsą (strong).</p>