No. 291 in Lithuanian
šiek
The Lithuanian word "šiek" means "a bit" or "a little" in English.
In a sentence
Duok šiek tiek vandens.
Give me a little bit of water.
The word "šiek" is part of the expression "šiek tiek", which translates to "a little bit" or "some".
Palauk šiek tiek, kol pasiruošime.
Wait a little bit until we prepare.
Here, "šiek tiek" is again used to express a small amount or short duration of waiting time.
Šiek griežk aukščiau kadras.
Cut the frame slightly higher.
In this example, "šiek" is used adverbially to denote a slight or small degree of action.
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