No. 436 in Lithuanian
šalį
"Šalį" is the accusative singular form of "šalis," meaning "country" or "land" in English.
In a sentence
Jis gyvena kitą šalį negu mes.
He lives in a different country than we do.
Here, 'šalį' refers to a country as a geographical region, which is the direct object of the verb.
Eik per šalį, ir tu rasi mišką.
Go through the area, and you will find the forest.
In this sentence, 'šalį' refers to a region or area being traversed, emphasizing its spatial context.
Mano draugas gavo medalį už tarnybą savo šalį.
My friend received a medal for service to his country.
In this example, 'šalį' refers to the country and signifies a sense of belonging and service, showing its metaphorical and possessive usage.
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