Looking for practical Tumbuka to Lithuanian phrases? This free guide lists 100 essential sentences for travel, study, work, and everyday conversation. Each line shows the Tumbuka phrase first, then the Lithuanian translation (Lithuanian) — so you can scan quickly before a trip, class, or video call.
The phrases are grouped into eight topics: greetings and pleasantries, useful phrases for travellers, everyday conversation, directions and getting around, shopping and dining, emergencies and health, work and business, and time, days and numbers. Use the table of contents to jump straight to greetings, directions, dining, emergencies, or numbers. You do not need perfect grammar to start — short, clear sentences often work better than silence when you are learning Lithuanian.
Tip: when a Lithuanian phrase looks unfamiliar, compare it with the Tumbuka wording — noticing word order differences helps you understand grammar naturally.
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Greetings and pleasantries
Hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and polite introductions for meeting new people.
Moni
Labas
Zikomo
Ačiū
Muli bwanji
Labas rytas
Muli bwanji
Labas popiet
Muli bwanji
Labas vakaras
Usiku wabwino
Labanakt
Tiwonana
Iki pasimatymo
Tsalani bwino
Viso gero
Dzina lanu ndi ndani?
Koks tavo vardas?
Dzina langa ndi John
Mano vardas yra John
Muli bwanji?
Kaip tu?
Ndine wokondwa kukumana nanu
Malonu susipažinti
Useful phrases for travellers
Airport, hotel, tickets, and transport phrases for getting around on a trip.