No. 591 in Lithuanian
aplinką
The Lithuanian word "aplinką" means "environment" or "surroundings" in English.
In a sentence
Vaikščiojant parke, man patinka stebėti gamtinę aplinką.
While walking in the park, I enjoy observing the natural environment.
In this sentence, "aplinką" refers to the surroundings or environment, emphasizing its role as the context of natural observations.
Jis sukūrė sau patogią aplinką darbui.
He created a comfortable environment for himself to work.
Here, "aplinką" is used to describe a setting or atmosphere tailored to convenience for a specific activity.
Mes keičiame savo aplinką norėdami pasisemti įkvėpimo.
We change our environment to find inspiration.
In this usage, "aplinką" implies the broader environment or setting that influences creativity.
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