This is the 263rd most frequent Lithuanian word.
šalis
"Šalis" in English means "country" or "region."
In this sentence, the word 'šalia' (derived from 'šalis') means 'beside' or 'next to', indicating a spatial relationship.
Pasodink medį šalia namo.
Plant a tree beside the house.
Again, 'šalis' is used to mean 'country', in the context of traveling to a different nation.
Ji pasiūlė eiti į kitą šalį.
She suggested going to another country.
Here, 'šalis' refers to 'country' or 'nation', denoting a geographical or political area.