Understanding the Lithuanian Vocative Case
In Lithuanian, the vocative case is used when we want to call out to someone or something directly. It's like saying 'Hey!' to get someone's attention.
The vocative case is special because it often changes the end of the name or noun. This helps show that you are speaking directly to that person or thing.
When to Use the Vocative Case
Important Points
- When calling someone's name to get their attention.
- When speaking directly to someone in a conversation.
- When addressing someone in a letter or greeting.
Forming the Vocative Case
To form the vocative case, you usually change the ending of the noun. The ending depends on whether the noun is masculine or feminine.
Important Points
- Masculine nouns often end in '-ai' or '-i'.
- Feminine nouns often end in '-e'.
- Some nouns have special endings, so it's good to learn them.
Examples
- Jonas becomes Jonai
- Rasa becomes Rase
- Tomas becomes Tomai
Some names and nouns have unique changes in the vocative case. It's important to learn these exceptions as you practice.
Examples
- Saulius becomes Sauliau
- Vytautas becomes Vytautai
- Eglė becomes Egle