No. 193 in Lithuanian

esą

"Esą" in Lithuanian means "supposedly" or "allegedly."

In a sentence

Teigiama, esą jis vis dar ten gyvena.
It is claimed that he still lives there.
"Esą" is used here to introduce a statement reported by the speaker, implying hearsay or indirect information.
Kai kurie žmonės mano, esą nauji įstatymai yra nesąžiningi.
Some people believe that the new laws are unfair.
"Esą" in this context denotes a belief or opinion held by some people, conveying the speaker's distance from the assertion.
Buvo pasklidę kalbos, esą jis ketina atsistatydinti.
There were rumors that he was planning to resign.
"Esą" is used to express a rumor or unverified claim, indicating uncertainty or speculation.

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