No. 776 in Lithuanian
laikosi
"Laikosi" means "holds," "keeps," or "maintains" in English, often referring to a state, condition, or adherence.
In a sentence
Ji laikosi gerai po operacijos.
She is doing well after the surgery.
Here, 'laikosi' is used in the sense of 'is holding up' or 'is doing', referring to someone's state of well-being or condition.
Vaikai mokykloje laikosi taisyklių.
The children at the school follow rules.
In this sentence, 'laikosi' means 'follow' or 'adhere to', referring to maintaining or observing rules or norms.
Kodėl šis dažas taip ilgai laikosi ant sienos?
Why does this paint stick to the wall for so long?
In this context, 'laikosi' is used to mean 'sticks', referring to how something remains attached or adhered.
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