No. 825 in Lithuanian
ateitį
The Lithuanian word "ateitį" means "future" (accusative case).
In a sentence
Aš tikiuosi ateitį būti gydytoju.
I hope to be a doctor in the future.
In this sentence, 'ateitį' is used as the object of the verb 'tikiuosi', indicating a general time frame within which the subject hopes to achieve the action.
Ji planuoja investuoti į ateitį.
She plans to invest in the future.
Here, 'ateitį' functions as the indirect object of the verb 'investuoti', emphasizing the target of the investments being made.
Ateitį mes kursime dar daugiau.
In the future, we will create even more.
In this context, 'ateitį' is used as an adverbial accusative to denote the time framework of the verb's action.
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