No. 860 in Lithuanian
mokėti
The Lithuanian word "mokėti" means "to pay" or "to be able to (do something)."
In a sentence
Aš moku kalbėti angliškai.
I can speak English.
Here, 'mokėti' is used to indicate the ability or skill to do something, in this case, speaking English.
Ar tu moki už šį mėnesį buto nuomą?
Do you pay for this month's apartment rent?
In this sentence, 'mokėti' means to pay something, specifically the rent for the apartment.
Aš moku gitaros pamokas du kartus per savaitę.
I take guitar lessons twice a week.
Here, 'mokėti' suggests an interaction, implying engaging in lessons or improvement in skill.
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