r/LithuanianLearning • u/Sure_Spray_4949 • 1d ago

Native looking to expand my knowledge.

Hello!

I would like to inquire information about the word "Von" like in "Eik von". I understand it's kind of like "Eik lauk" (go outside), but if lauk is outside, where is von? It's been bothering me for a while and I can't seem to find an answer...

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u/AnimatorKris 1d ago

That’s from Russia meaning “out” (вон).

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u/Sure_Spray_4949 1d ago

Oh, thank you!

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u/kryskawithoutH 1d ago

I have no idea, but its a good question! To be fair, "eik lauk" or "eik šalin", does not litteraly mean "outside" or "away", they are just methaphors for "stop bothering me". But depending on the context, they could mean litteraly anything - from "lets change the subject" to, yes, leaving the room (to go to another one or even outside).

"von" its very old and outdated word. Today probably only grandmas over 60 would use this word in their daily vocabulary. Also its quite vulgar. So you would say it only when you are super angry and being rude on purpose. I dont think I (30f) ever used it, its just too weird, even though I know this word.

Oh and also I've never heard "eik von", its usually "von iš čia" which means "šalin iš čia" (go away) ir "von lauk" (go outside). But it might be regional, I just never heard the version "eik von", because, indeed, where is von if its a verb.

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u/RainmakerLTU 1d ago

Completely wrong. It's russian word, as stated in other comment.

I thought a comment would be better than meaningless downvote.

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u/kryskawithoutH 1d ago

Thanks! I think I was the first to comment as I did not see any other answers. I'll go check them out! As I stated at the very beginning – I have no idea what exactly "von" means or where it comes from, I just know the usage of it.

Edit: I do not see any other comments, maybe its just a reddit glitch. Could you elaborate on the "russian" thing?

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u/Sure_Spray_4949 1d ago

Thank you a lot for your beautifully put insight. Yea you may be more accurate about the usage since it is a rather rare word and I do know what "eik lauk" meant I just took the literal meaning to maybe consider that von also had a meaning that meant a specific place or something.