No. 596 in Lithuanian

galiu

"Can" or "am able to."

In a sentence

Aš galiu padėti tau su užduotimi.
I can help you with the task.
Here, 'galiu' means 'I can' or 'I am able to,' indicating capability or possibility for the speaker.
Ar galiu pasiskolinti tavo knygą?
Can I borrow your book?
In this context, 'galiu' is used to form a polite question or request, asking for permission.
Jis sakė, kad galiu pasilikti ilgiau, jei noriu.
He said that I can stay longer if I want.
Here, 'galiu' is in a reported speech structure, expressing the possibility or allowance conveyed by another individual.

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