Lithuanian Word of the Day
šypsena
/ship-SEH-nah/ • noun — 6th of May, 2026
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Meaning: a smile (the facial expression showing happiness or friendliness)
Examples
- Jos šypsena pralinksmino visus.
(Her smile cheered everyone up.) - Pamatęs seną draugą, jis negalėjo nuslėpti šypsenos.
(Seeing an old friend, he couldn't hide his smile.) - Mažylio šypsena nušvietė kambarį.
(The child's smile lit up the room.)
Synonyms
- šypsnys
- šyptelėjimas
Use šypsena to describe a literal smile or a figurative pleasant expression. It's common in everyday speech and writing when commenting on someone's mood or reaction (e.g., 'su šypsena' — 'with a smile').
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