No. 66 in Lithuanian
laiko
The Lithuanian word "laiko" can mean "time" (genitive singular of "laikas") or "holds" (third person singular of "laikyti").
In a sentence
Petras visada laiko savo pažadus.
Petras always keeps his promises.
The word "laiko" in this sentence translates to "keeps" or "holds" in the sense of maintaining or upholding something.
Mano laikrodis rodo, kad dabar yra dešimta valanda, bet aš neturiu laiko diskusijoms.
My watch shows that it is ten o'clock, but I have no time for discussions.
In this context, "laiko" means "time" as in the concept of time one has (or doesn't have) at their disposal.
Kursas buvo toks įdomus, kad visi staiga pamiršo apie laiko tėkmę.
The course was so fascinating that everyone suddenly forgot about the passage of time.
Here, "laiko" refers to "time" as a continuous flow or inherent existence.
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