No. 437 in Lithuanian
kad
The Lithuanian word "kad" means "that" in English.
In a sentence
Man reikia, kad tu atvyktum.
I need you to come.
In this sentence, 'kad' introduces a subordinate clause indicating the objective of the main action, linking the necessity to the action needed.
Aš žinau, kad jis greitai grįš.
I know that he will return soon.
Here, 'kad' functions to introduce a subordinate clause that specifies the content of the knowledge expressed in the main clause.
Aš norėjau, kad jis paaiškintų savo sprendimą.
I wanted him to explain his decision.
In this example, 'kad' introduces a subordinate clause expressing the object of the subject's desire or wish described in the main clause.
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