No. 507 in Lithuanian
geležinkelio
The Lithuanian word "geležinkelio" translates to "railway" or "railroad" in English.
In a sentence
Aš atvykau į geležinkelio stotį.
I arrived at the railway station.
Here, 'geležinkelio' is in the genitive case, indicating possession, describing the station (a station of the railway).
Geležinkelio tiltas yra šalia miesto centro.
The railway bridge is near the city center.
In this sentence, 'geležinkelio' is again in the genitive case, showing association with 'tiltas' (bridge), signifying a bridge of the railway.
Mes mėgavomės vaizdu iš geležinkelio traukinio.
We enjoyed the view from the railway train.
Here, 'geležinkelio' describes 'traukinio' (train), denoting that the train belongs to or relates to the railway system.
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