Lithuanian Word of the Day
durys
/DU-rys/ • noun — 16th of May, 2026
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Meaning: door (the entrance or exit of a room or building; note that in Lithuanian 'durys' is grammatically plural)
Examples
- Durys yra uždarytos.
(The door is closed.) - Atidaryk duris, prašau.
(Open the door, please.) - Palik raktą prie durų.
(Leave the key by the door.)
Synonyms
- vartai
- įėjimas
'Durys' is treated as plural in Lithuanian even when referring to a single door, so use plural verbs and adjectives with it. 'Vartai' typically means gates (larger/exterior), and 'įėjimas' emphasizes an entrance. Common phrases: 'prie durų' (by the door), 'durų rankena' (door handle).
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