Practice Exercises for Countable and Uncountable Lithuanian Nouns

Mastering the distinction between countable and uncountable nouns is crucial for achieving fluency in Lithuanian. Countable nouns are those that can be quantified with numbers and have both singular and plural forms, such as "knyga" (book) and "knygos" (books). Uncountable nouns, on the other hand, represent substances or concepts that cannot be counted individually, such as "vanduo" (water) and "pienas" (milk). Understanding these differences will significantly improve your ability to communicate more accurately and naturally in Lithuanian. Our practice exercises are designed to help you grasp these essential grammatical concepts through a variety of engaging activities. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide you with the necessary practice to distinguish between countable and uncountable nouns in different contexts. You'll encounter diverse scenarios that challenge your understanding and reinforce your learning, ensuring you gain confidence in your Lithuanian language abilities.

Exercise 1

1. Aš nusipirkau *obuolį* (countable fruit).

2. Mūsų sode yra daug *obuolių* (countable fruit, plural).

3. Ji mėgsta gerti *arbatą* (uncountable drink).

4. Ant stalo yra daug *cukraus* (uncountable sweetener).

5. Vaikai valgė *saldainius* (countable sweets, plural).

6. Man reikia stiklinės *vandens* (uncountable liquid).

7. Aš pirkau kilogramą *miltų* (uncountable baking ingredient).

8. Ji nusipirko *knygą* (countable item to read).

9. Jis mėgsta valgyti *duoną* (uncountable staple food).

10. Ant stalo yra daug *kiaušinių* (countable breakfast food, plural).

Exercise 2

1. Virtuvėje yra daug *vandens* (something you drink).

2. Mes nupirkome du *obuolius* (a type of fruit).

3. Man reikia šiek tiek *cukraus* (something sweet you put in coffee).

4. Vaikai valgo skanius *sausainius* (a type of snack).

5. Jis nori daugiau *pieno* (something you drink, often from cows).

6. Aš mėgstu valgyti šviežius *daržoves* (a type of food grown in gardens).

7. Ji perka kilogramą *bulvių* (a type of vegetable).

8. Jie turi daug *knygų* (something you read).

9. Parduotuvių lentynose yra daug *sviesto* (something you spread on bread).

10. Prašau pridėti daugiau *cukraus* į arbatą (something sweet you put in tea).

Exercise 3

1. Man reikia nusipirkti *obuolių* (vaisius).

2. Ar turi *vandens*? (skystis).

3. Aš noriu paragauti *duonos* (maistas).

4. Bibliotekoje yra daug *knygų* (daugiskaita, daiktas).

5. Prieš valgant reikia nusiplauti *rankas* (kūno dalis).

6. Man patinka gerti šaltą *arbatą* (gėrimas).

7. Miške yra daug *medžių* (augalas).

8. Kambaryje yra daug *baldų* (daugiskaita, daiktas).

9. Aš mėgstu valgyti šviežias *uogas* (vaisius).

10. Mes turime daug *darbo* (veikla).