The most common way to say hello in Lithuanian is Labas.
It means Hello or Hi and is one of the most useful Lithuanian words to learn first.
Common Lithuanian Greetings
Lithuanian – English
Labas – Hello / Hi
Sveikas – Hi (to a man)
Sveika – Hi (to a woman)
Sveiki – Hello / Hi
Labukas! – Hi!
Labas rytas – Good morning
Laba diena – Good afternoon / Hello
Labas vakaras – Good evening
Sveiki atvykę! – Welcome!
Informal Greetings in Lithuanian
For everyday informal conversations, you can use:
Labas – Hello / Hi
Sveikas – Hi (to a man)
Sveika – Hi (to a woman)
Labukas! – Hi!
The simplest choice for beginners is Labas.
Polite Lithuanian Greetings
In more polite situations, these greetings are useful:
Sveiki – Hello
Labas rytas – Good morning
Laba diena – Good afternoon / Hello
Labas vakaras – Good evening
How Do You Say “Hello” in Lithuanian?
Hello in Lithuanian = Labas
If you only want to remember one Lithuanian greeting, start with Labas.
How to Say Goodbye in Lithuanian
Now you know how to greet someone in Lithuanian. The next useful step is learning how to end a conversation.
→ Read: How to Say Goodbye in Lithuanian
Learn to Speak Lithuanian
Knowing individual words and phrases is a good start, but the best way to improve is to actually use Lithuanian in conversation.
At LT Class On, you can learn Lithuanian in practical online lessons with a teacher, practise speaking and understand how Lithuanian is really used in everyday situations.