No. 399 in Lithuanian
kitaip
Differently.
In a sentence
Turime išmokti gyvenime problemų sprendimus ieškoti kitaip.
We must learn to look for solutions to problems in life differently.
The word "kitaip" in this sentence means "differently," indicating an approach or manner distinct from the usual or expected.
Šis susitikimas negali vykti kitaip, nes reikia laikytis taisyklių.
This meeting cannot proceed otherwise, as rules must be followed.
The word "kitaip" here means "otherwise" or "in another way," implying a different scenario or situation that would contradict the stated one.
Dėl netinkamos aprangos kitaip į vakarą kraustytis negalite.
Due to inappropriate attire, otherwise, you cannot attend the evening event.
Here, "kitaip" suggests "otherwise," presenting a conditional alternate scenario that specifies limitations or consequences.
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