Learning a new language is like going on an adventure: you might get lost in a magical maze, you might end up having to overcome challenge after challenge the size of giant angry dragons, but there’s always a chestful of rewards at the end. In this case, inside the treasure chest lies the satisfaction that you’ve mastered another gorgeous language—like Lithuanian.
The oldest Indo-European language that’s still being spoken today and a source of pride for Lithuanians the world over, Lithuanian is chock-full of fun little idioms, neat expressions, and metaphorical sayings that spice everything up with their Baltic charm. But here’s the thing: they sound incredibly weird when translated word for word and they’re bound to make you giggle.
Below, you’ll find some of the funniest Lithuanian expressions translated into English by the Matador Network. Upvote the ones that brought a smile to your face and we’d absolutely love to hear all about the most hilarious sayings in your native language if English isn’t your first, dear Pandas! Bored Panda reached out to a philologist from Lithuania to get to know idioms and expressions, as well as how they’re usually translated between languages, a bit better. So be sure to read on for her full insights.
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