No. 501 in Lithuanian

deja

"Deja" in Lithuanian means "unfortunately."

In a sentence

Deja, aš negaliu dalyvauti susitikime.
Unfortunately, I cannot attend the meeting.
In this sentence, "deja" is used as an expression of regret or disappointment.
Deja, jis negalėjo pabaigti užduoties laiku.
Unfortunately, he could not finish the task on time.
Here, "deja" conveys a sense of regret regarding the inability to complete the task.
Deja, oras šiandien nelabai tinkamas išvykai.
Unfortunately, the weather today is not very suitable for an outing.
In this example, "deja" expresses disappointment due to unfavorable weather conditions.

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