No. 760 in Lithuanian
dvejus
The Lithuanian word "dvejus" is the accusative plural form of "du," meaning "two" and is used for masculine or plural objects over a period of time, like "two years."
In a sentence
Aš gyvenau Londone dvejus metus.
I lived in London for two years.
Here, 'dvejus' is used to specify a duration of two years, functioning as an accusative numeral in a plural context.
Ji laukė dvejus metus, kad pamatytų savo draugę.
She waited for two years to see her friend.
In this sentence, 'dvejus' again indicates a period of time, showcasing its flexibility in modifying different situations regarding years.
Svečiai pasiliko dvejus vakarus.
The guests stayed for two evenings.
In this example, 'dvejus' is applied to refer to a pair of evenings, demonstrating its role in denoting a count within a time period.
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