No. 216 in Lithuanian
laiku
"On time" or "in time."
In a sentence
Jis visada atvyksta laiku.
He always arrives on time.
In this sentence, "laiku" means "on time," specifying the punctuality of the action.
Studijos universitete buvo nuostabus mano gyvenimo laikas.
Studying at the university was a wonderful time in my life.
Here, "laiku" (in its singular form "laikas") refers to a period of time, particularly one's experience during it.
Šiuo laiku mes uždarome parduotuvę.
At this time, we close the store.
In this example, "laiku" means "at this time," specifying the particular point in time in which the action occurs.
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