No. 853 in Lithuanian
kilti
"Kilti" means "to rise" or "to ascend" in English.
In a sentence
Lėktuvas pradeda kilti.
The plane begins to rise.
Here, 'kilti' refers to the action of ascending, used literally for a plane taking off.
Diskusijoje kilo daug naujų idėjų.
Many new ideas arose in the discussion.
In this context, 'kilti' is used metaphorically to mean new ideas coming up or originating.
Kilti reikia lėtai, kad nesuskaustų galva.
One should ascend slowly to avoid a headache.
Here, 'kilti' refers to the action of ascent, used in this case related to elevation or climbing, emphasizing the consequence of gradual progress.
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