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Lithuanian

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-as[-ɐs]
suffix
A common ending for masculine nouns in Lithuanian, often used to create labels for people from certain places.

“Rusija – rusas.”

Russia – Russian person.

“Rusija + -as → rusas”

Russia + -as -> Russian person

Also means
  1. nominal suffix (ending) of the first declension of the nouns.
  2. nominal suffix (ending) which indicates a demonym.
  3. nominal suffix of the first declension

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-o[-oː]
suffix
A suffix attached to verbs to indicate specific grammatical forms, such as the third person in certain verb groups.

“Jis dainuoja (3rd person present)”

He is singing.

Also means
  1. Used to form third person present tense forms in third declension verbs.
  2. Used to form third person past tense forms in first declension verbs.
  3. verb suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-õ[²ˈ-oː]
suffix
A grammatical ending added to masculine nouns or adjectives to indicate possession or specific relationships.

“Šis stalas yra mokytojõ”

This table is the teacher's.

Also means
  1. Used to form genitive singulars of masculine a-stem nouns.
  2. Used to form genitive singulars of masculine a-stem adjectives.
  3. genitive suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-us[ʊs]
suffix
A grammatical suffix used to create past adverbial participles, indicating an action that has been completed.

“Búti – bùvus.”

To be – having been.

“Būti → bùvus”

To be -> having been

Also means
  1. Used to form the past adverbial (padalyvis) participle
  2. past adverbial participle suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-ùs[ʊs]
suffix
A suffix added to words to describe a person's or object's natural tendency or disposition to do something.

“Kalbėti – kalbùs.”

To talk – talkative.

“Kalbėti + -ùs → kalbùs”

To talk + -ùs → talkative

Also means
  1. Adjectival suffix, applied to verbal and nominal roots to denote a disposal or tendency towards something
  2. adjectival suffix for tendency

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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A
a.
noun
A short form used in writing to mean either century or square, depending on the context.

“Rotušės a. yra centre.”

Town Hall Square is in the center.

“Gyvenu prie rotušės a.”

I live near the town hall square.

Also means
  1. abbreviation of amžius (“century”)
  2. abbreviation of aikštė (“square”)
  3. abbreviation of amžius or aikštė

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aà[ɐ.ˈɐ]
intj
An expression used to show agreement or to say yes in a casual conversation.

“- Ar̃ nóri válgyti? – Aà.”

- Do you want to eat? - Yeah.

Also means
  1. yeah
  2. uh-huh (expression of agreement)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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AB
name
An abbreviation used in business to designate a public limited company in Lithuania.

“Ši įmonė registruota kaip AB.”

This company is registered as a public limited company.

Also means
  1. initialism of akcinė bendrovė
  2. public limited company

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abà[ɐˈbɐ]
conj
A word used to link alternatives, similar to 'or'.

“Ar nori kavos abà arbatos?”

Do you want coffee or tea?

Also means
  1. or

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abãtas[ɐ²ˈbɑːtɐs]
noun
The man who is the head of a monastery.

“Abatas kalbėjosi su vienuoliais.”

The abbot was talking to the monks.

“Abãtas meldžiasi vienuolyne.”

The abbot is praying in the monastery.

Also means
  1. abbot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abatè[ɐbɐˈtʲɛ]
noun
This is a grammatical form of the word for an abbot, usually indicating location.

“Jis apsilankė abatè.”

He visited the abbot.

Also means
  1. locative singular of abãtas
  2. instrumental singular of abãtė
  3. at the abbot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abãte[ɐbɐˈtʲɛ]
noun
A form used when directly addressing an abbot or an abbess.

“Abãte, prašau paklausyti.”

Abbot, please listen.

Also means
  1. vocative singular of abãtas
  2. vocative singular of abãtė
  3. abbot (vocative)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abatès[ɐbɐˈtʲɛs]
noun
The accusative plural form of the noun abatė, referring to the women in charge of a convent.

“Jis pamatė dvi abatès.”

He saw two abbesses.

Also means
  1. accusative plural of abatė
  2. abbesses

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abãto[ɐ²ˈbɑːtoː]
noun
This is the genitive singular form of the noun 'abatas', indicating possession or relation to an abbot.

“Tai yrà abãto knygà.”

This is the abbot's book.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of abatas
  2. of the abbot

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abeja
noun
A feeling of being uncertain about something.

“Kyla didelė abeja dėl šio plano.”

There is great doubt about this plan.

“Nėra jokios abeja.”

There is no doubt.

Also means
  1. doubt
  2. uncertainty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abre
noun
This is a grammatical form of the word for a long, narrow container used for feeding animals.

“Gyvuliai atėjo prie abre.”

The animals came to the trough.

“Jis pripylė vandens į abre.”

He poured water into the trough.

Also means
  1. instrumental/vocative singular of abrė (‘trough’)
  2. trough

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abres
noun
The plural object form of a container used to hold food or water for animals.

“Ūkininkas valė abres.”

The farmer was cleaning the troughs.

Also means
  1. accusative plural of abrė (“trough”)
  2. troughs

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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abù[ɐˈbʊ]
num
Used to refer to two people or things together.

“Jie abu eina namo.”

They are both going home.

Also means
  1. both

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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actè[ɐt͡sˈtʲæː]
noun
The locative singular form of the noun for vinegar, indicating location in or at.

“Mes pamirkėme duoną actè.”

We dipped the bread in vinegar.

“Pamerk daržoves actè.”

Soak the vegetables in the vinegar.

Also means
  1. locative singular of ãctas (“vinegar”)
  2. vinegar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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advokè
noun
This is the locative case form of the word for jail or prison, indicating a location.

“Jis vis dar advokė.”

He is still in the jail.

“Jis vis dar sėdi advokè.”

He is still sitting in the gaol.

Also means
  1. locative singular of ãdvokas ("gaol")
  2. in the jail

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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afro-[ɐfrɔ]
prefix
A prefix used to show that something is related to or associated with Africa or African culture.

“Šis muzikos stilius yra afro-pop stiliaus.”

This music style is an afro-pop style.

Also means
  1. Afro- (relating to Africa)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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agnùs[ɐɡˈnʊs]
adj
Describes someone or something that is quick, energetic, or nimble.

“Jis labai agnùs jaunuolis.”

He is a very agile young man.

Also means
  1. agile
  2. energetic

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ai
intj
A sound made to show you are in pain or surprised.

“Ai, kaip skauda!”

Ow, how it hurts!

Also means
  1. ow!, ah!, (expresses pain, fear or surprise)
  2. oi!, hey! (used to attract someone's attention)
  3. ow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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aikidò[ɐɪkʲɪˈdɔ]
noun
A Japanese martial art focused on self-defense.

“Jis treniruoja aikidò.”

He trains in aikido.

“Jis kasdien lanko aikidò treniruotes.”

He attends aikido training every day.

“Jis lanko aikidò treniruotes.”

He attends aikido training sessions.

Also means
  1. aikido

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ai̇̃rija[²ˈɐɪˑrʲɪjɛ]
name
An island country located in northwestern Europe. It is known for its green landscapes and history.

“Ai̇̃rija yra graži̇̀ šali̇̀s.”

Ireland is a beautiful country.

“Kitą mėnesį keliausiu į Ai̇̃riją.”

I will travel to Ireland next month.

Also means
  1. Ireland (a country in northwestern Europe; official name: Ai̇̃rijos Respùblika)
  2. Ireland

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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akàdemija[ɐkɐˈdʲɛmʲɪjɛ]
noun
A place of study or a specialized school for higher learning.

“Mano brolis studijuoja muzikos akademijoje.”

My brother is studying at the music academy.

Also means
  1. academy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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akė́čios[ɐ¹ˈkʲeːt͡ʃʲo̟ːs]
noun
A heavy farming tool with metal teeth used to break up soil for planting.

“Ūkininkas dirbo lauke su akė́čiomis.”

The farmer worked in the field with a harrow.

“Ūkininkas tempia akėčias per lauką.”

The farmer is pulling the harrow across the field.

“Ūkininkas tempia akė́čias per lauką.”

The farmer is pulling the harrows across the field.

Also means
  1. harrow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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akmeñs[ɐ²ˈkmʲɛnˑs]
noun
This is the genitive singular form of the Lithuanian word for stone. It is used to show possession or origin related to a stone.

“Tai kietas akmeñs paviršius.”

This is a hard surface of a stone.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of akmuõ (“stone”)
  2. of a stone

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Akrà[ɐˈkrɐ]
name
The capital city of the African country of Ghana.

“Akrà yra didelis miestas.”

Accra is a big city.

Also means
  1. Accra (the capital city of Ghana)
  2. Accra

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Albãnija[ɐl²ˈbɑːnʲɪjɛ]
name
A country in Southeastern Europe.

“Albãnija yra Balkanų pusiasalyje.”

Albania is on the Balkan Peninsula.

Also means
  1. Albania (a country in Southeastern Europe; official name: Albãnijos Respùblika)
  2. Albania

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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algà[ɐɫ̪ˈɡɐ]
noun
The money that a person receives regularly as payment for their work.

“Aš gavau savo mėnesio algà”

I received my monthly salary.

Also means
  1. pay
  2. salary
  3. wage

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Álberto[¹ˈɑˑlʲbʲɛrtoː]
noun
The possessive form of the name Albert in Lithuanian.

“Tai yra Álberto knyga.”

This is Albert's book.

“Tai yra Álberto automobilis.”

This is Albert's car.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of Álbertas (“Albert”)
  2. genitive singular of Álbertas

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Álfredo
noun
The genitive singular form of the masculine name Alfred.

“Tai yra Álfredo knyga.”

This is Alfred's book.

“Tai yra Álfredo automobilis.”

This is Alfred's car.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of Álfredas /Alfrèdas (“Alfred”)
  2. Alfred

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ã
ãch[²ˈɑːx]
intj
A word used at the beginning of a sentence when speaking to someone directly.

“Ach, drauge, ateik čia.”

Oh, friend, come here.

“ãch, draugai!”

oh, friends!

Also means
  1. o (used to address someone or a group)
  2. oh

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ãcte[ɐt͡sˈtʲæː]
noun
The vocative singular form of the word for vinegar. It is used when addressing vinegar directly.

“O ãcte, tu toks rūgštus!”

Oh vinegar, you are so sour!

Also means
  1. vocative singular of ãctas (“vinegar”)
  2. vinegar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ãcto[²ˈɑːt͡stoː]
noun
This is the genitive form of the word 'ãctas', meaning vinegar.

“Pilk šaukštą acto į salotas.”

Pour a spoon of vinegar into the salad.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of ãctas (“vinegar”)
  2. vinegar's

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ãdamas[²ˈɑːdɐmɐs]
name
A male given name. It is a variant of Adõmas, which is the Lithuanian equivalent of the name Adam.

“Ãdamas šiandien atėjo į darbą.”

Adam came to work today.

“Ãdamas šiandien eis į mokyklą.”

Adam is going to school today.

Also means
  1. a male given name, variant of Adõmas, equivalent to English Adam
  2. Adam

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ãdamo[²ˈɑːdɐmoː]
noun
This is the genitive form of the name Ãdamas, used to show possession or origin.

“Tai yra Ãdamo knyga.”

This is Adam's book.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of Ãdamas (“Adam”)
  2. Adam's

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ãdvoke
noun
This is the vocative case form used when addressing or calling out to a jail, though rarely used in this context.

“O, ãdvoke, tu esi šalta vieta.”

Oh, jail, you are a cold place.

“O, ãdvoke, tu esi tamsi vieta.”

Oh, gaol, you are a dark place.

Also means
  1. vocative singular of ãdvokas ("gaol")
  2. jail

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ãfrika[²ˈɑːfʲrʲɪkɐ]
name
The large continent located south of Europe. It is also the name of a historical Roman Empire province.

“Ãfrika yra didelis ir įvairiapusis žemynas.”

Africa is a large and diverse continent.

Also means
  1. Africa (the continent south of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans)
  2. Africa (a former province of the Roman Empire, containing what is now Tunisia and portions of coastal Algeria and Libya)
  3. Africa

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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