Learn the Names of Colours in Lithuanian
Colors are everywhere — in your surroundings, your clothing, your conversations. Learning how to talk about colors in Lithuanian is one of the most visual and enjoyable parts of language learning. Whether you’re shopping, describing objects, or just chatting about your favorite color, this vocabulary will come in handy from day one.
Basic Colour Vocabulary in Lithuanian
In the table below, you’ll find the most common Lithuanian color words with their English equivalents. Each word includes audio pronunciation recorded by a native speaker, so you can listen, repeat, and improve your accent with ease.
| English | Lithuanian with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Red | raudona |
| Pink | rožinė |
| Orange | oranžinė |
| Yellow | geltona |
| Brown | ruda |
| Blue | mėlyna |
| Purple | violetinė |
| Green | žalia |
| White | balta |
| Black | juoda |
| Grey | pilka |
How to Use Colour Words in Context
Colors often act like adjectives in Lithuanian, which means they describe nouns and must match gender and number. For now, focus on recognizing and pronouncing the basic forms. Try phrases like “raudonas automobilis” (“a red car”) or “mano mėgstama spalva yra mėlyna” (“my favorite color is blue”).
Keep Expanding Your Vocabulary
Now that you’ve mastered colors, continue learning with our guides on Days in Lithuanian or Seasons and Months in Lithuanian to make your descriptions even richer.