How to Say Hello in Lithuanian

Lithuanian Greetings

Labas (pronounced LAH-bahs) — the universal, informal "hello" or "hi." Works any time of day.

Time-Specific Greetings

• Labas rytas (LAH-bahs REE-tahs) — "Good morning" (until ~10 AM).
• Laba diena (LAH-bah dee-EN-ah) — "Good day" (10 AM – 6 PM). Standard polite daytime greeting.
• Labas vakaras (LAH-bahs vah-KAH-rahs) — "Good evening" (after ~6 PM).
• Labos nakties (LAH-bohs NAHK-tyehs) — "Good night" (farewell, late evening).

Formal / Respectful

• Use Jūs (you-formal) with Laba diena to elders, officials, strangers.
• Sveiki (SVAY-kee) — "Hello" (plural/respectful), common in groups or formal entry.

Goodbyes

• Viso gero (VEE-soh GEH-roh) — "All the best" / "Goodbye" (standard).
• Iki pasimatymo (EE-kee pah-see-MAH-tee-moh) — "Until we meet again."
• Sudie (soo-DYEH) — Informal "bye" (friends).

Pronunciation Tip

Lithuanian stress is usually on the penultimate syllable. Vowels: a=ah, e=eh, i=ee, o=oh, u=oo. ė = "eh" (like bed but longer).

Labas! You're ready to greet a Lithuanian.