No. 397 in Lithuanian

ilgiau

"Ilgiau" means "longer" in English.

In a sentence

Ar gali likti ilgiau vakarėlyje?
Can you stay longer at the party?
The word "ilgiau" is used here to denote an extended duration of time accurately in the context of the event.
Dirbau kiek ilgiau šį vakarą nei planavau.
I worked somewhat longer this evening than I planned.
In this sentence, "ilgiau" is modifying the verb "dirbau," indicating a comparative extension in time.
Ilgiau stovėjęs sniegas pavirto į ledą.
The snow that stayed longer turned into ice.
Here, "ilgiau" describes a state of being extended in time, involving a natural process.

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