No. 31 in Lithuanian
galima
"Galima" in English means "possible" or "allowed."
In a sentence
Ar galima čia sėdėti?
Is it allowed to sit here?
The word 'galima' here is used to ask for permission or indicate that sitting here could be allowed.
Galima rinktis iš trijų skirtingų patiekalų.
It is possible to choose from three different dishes.
In this context, 'galima' expresses a possibility or availability of options.
Jeigu norėsi, galima eiti į kino teatrą.
If you want, we can go to the cinema.
Here, 'galima' suggests a potential action or option to partake in going to the cinema contingent upon the want.
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