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40 Hilariously Bizarre Lithuanian Idioms That I Illustrated Literally With The Help Of AI
My name is Adas Vasiliauskas, and I created the globally recognized project Quarantine Portraits. Now, I have taken on a new venture—transforming paradoxical Lithuanian sayings into visual artworks using artificial intelligence.
In my latest project, "Nu, literaliAI", I illustrate everyday Lithuanian idioms literally. The result? Witty, unexpected, and visually striking images that not only bring a smile but also offer a fresh perspective on the Lithuanian language.
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#1
Kabina Makaronus / Hanging Noodles
The meaning behind this saying is: telling lies, sweet-talking.
Final score:
19points
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#2
Kačiokas / Kitten Guy
True meaning: a muscular guy, gym bro.
Final score:
16points
#3
Silkė Pataluose / Herring Under A Blanket
The meaning behind this saying is: laying very comfortably.
Final score:
15points
#4
Pakrovė Malkų / Charged Firewood
The meaning behind this saying is: gave a beating or scolded someone harshly.
Final score:
13points
#5
Kėlėsi Su Gaidžiais / Woke Up With The Roosters
The meaning behind this saying is: woke up very early.
Final score:
13points
#6
Viens Prie Vieno / One Next To One
The meaning behind this saying is: an exact match.
Final score:
13points
cerinamroth 1 year ago
In German we say 1:1 (eins zu eins) to mean an exact match too. I would posit that almost any country that uses ratios probably does the same (so, all of them).
#7
Mėto Pėdas / Throwing Feet
The meaning behind this saying is: covering one's tracks.
Final score:
12points
#8
Senas Krienas / Old Horseradish
The meaning behind this saying is: a grumpy old person.
Final score:
11points
#9
Ko Toks Surūgęs? / Why So Sour?
The meaning behind this saying is: why are you in a bad mood?
Final score:
11points
#10
Užmetė Akį / Threw An Eye On
The meaning behind this saying is: took a quick look.
Final score:
10points
#11
Širdžių Ėdikas / Heart Eater
The meaning behind this saying is: a heartbreaker.
Final score:
10points
#12
Vynioja Į Vatą / Wrapping In Cotton Wool
The meaning behind this saying is: not speaking directly, sugarcoating.
Final score:
10points
#13
Padarė Iš Musės Dramblį / Made An Elephant Out Of A Fly
The meaning behind this saying is: made a big deal out of nothing.
Final score:
9points
#14
Piktas Kaip Širšė / Angry As A Wasp
The meaning behind this saying is: very angry.
Final score:
9points
#15
Akis Bado / Poking The Eyes
The meaning behind this saying is: something obvious or annoying.
Final score:
9points
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#16
Rašo Kaip Vištos Koja / Writes Like A Hen’s Leg
The meaning behind this saying is: terrible handwriting.
Final score:
8points
#17
Juodoji Buhalterija / Black Accounting
The meaning behind this saying is: illegal bookkeeping, fraud.
Final score:
8points
#18
Gyvatukas / Little Snake
"Gyvatukas" translates to a bathroom radiator
Final score:
8points
#19
Atsilupęs / Peeled
The meaning behind this saying is: crazy, clueless, or not in touch with reality.
Final score:
7points
#20
Vilkas Avies Kailyje / A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
The meaning behind this saying is: a deceptive person.
Final score:
7points
cerinamroth 1 year ago
Anyone language culturally familiar with Little Red Riding Hood, so most of northern Europe, will probably have this one.
#21
Išmušė Iš Vėžių / Knocked Off The Rails
The meaning behind this saying is: knocked out of the rut, thrown off balance, confused.
The word "Vėžių" can also mean crawfish.
Final score:
7points
#22
Duok Durniui Kelią / Give Way To A Fool
The meaning behind this saying is: don’t argue with fools.
Final score:
7points
#23
Dega Akys / Eyes Are Burning
The meaning behind this saying is: full of passion or determination.
Final score:
7points
#24
Verkia Duonelė Tinginio Valgoma / The Bread Cries When Eaten By A Lazy Person
The meaning behind this saying is: lazy people don’t deserve rewards.
Final score:
6points
#25
Svogūno Laiškai / Letters By An Onion
"Svogūno laiškai" also translates to "onion leaves" or "green part of an onion"—which refers to the green shoots that grow from an onion.
Final score:
6points
#26
Virina Šaibas / Welding Washers
The meaning behind this saying is: making money.
Final score:
6points
#27
Pripylė Iš Akies / Poured Out Of The Eye
The meaning behind this saying is: measured roughly, without precision.
Final score:
6points
#28
Ratais Kvadratais / In Circles In Squares
The meaning behind this saying is: overcomplicating things.
Final score:
6points
cerinamroth 1 year ago
to square the circle is also an English idiom - to attempt something that seems impossible
#29
Laimo Liga / Lyme Disease
The word "laimo" can both mean Lyme and lime.
Final score:
6points
#30
Išėjo Į Pliusą / Came Out In The Plus
The meaning behind this saying is: made a profit.
Final score:
6points
#31
Vienas Lauke Ne Karys / One Is Not A Warrior In The Field
The meaning behind this saying is: teamwork is needed.
Final score:
6points
#32
Liko It Musę Kandęs / Left As If Having Bitten A Fly
The meaning behind this saying is: disappointed, empty-handed.
Final score:
5points
#33
Grįžo Pripiešęs / Came Back Drawn On
The meaning behind this saying is: came back drunk.
Final score:
5points
#34
Damušė Alų / Finished Off The Beer
The meaning behind this saying is: drank the last bit.
Final score:
5points
#35
Botų Ferma / Boot Farm
Word "Botai" has a double meaning: bots and boots. The meaning behind this saying is: bot farm.
Final score:
4points
#36
Nieko Negirdžiu Per Radiją Kalbu / I Can’t Hear Anything, I’m Talking On The Radio
The meaning behind this saying is: ignoring others.
Final score:
4points
#37
Primink Telefoną / Step On A Phone
Word "Primink" has several meanings: remind and step on. The meaning behind this is: remind me your phone number.
Final score:
4points
#38
Pem Ant Pem / Fifty On Fifty
Translates to 50/50 chance.
Final score:
4points
#39
Žuvies Piršteliai / Fish Fingers
Final score:
4points
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