No. 331 in Lithuanian
kartus
"Bitter."
In a sentence
Šis medis yra kartus.
This tree is bitter.
Here, 'kartus' describes the taste associated with the tree's product, potentially its foliage, fruit, or sap.
Jis jau trečią kartą važiuoja į miestą.
It is the third time he is going to the city.
In this context, 'kartą' is a form indicating iteration or instance of an event.
Mūsų susitikimas buvo labai kartus.
Our meeting was very bitter.
Here, 'kartus' metaphorically expresses an emotional tone, suggesting a negative or unpleasant emotion.
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