Lithuanian Word of the Day
miestas
/MIE-stas/ • noun — 16th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: city; a large town or urban area
Examples
- Aš gyvenu dideliame mieste.
(I live in a big city.) - Ar nori eiti į miesto centrą?
(Do you want to go to the city center?) - Mieste yra daug restoranų ir parkų.
(There are many restaurants and parks in the city.)
Synonyms
- miestelis
- metropolis
Use 'miestas' when referring to a city or urban area (as opposed to a village). For a smaller town you can use 'miestelis'. In everyday speech you’ll use it for addresses, travel plans, describing where you live, or talking about city life.
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