No. 357 in Lithuanian
nebūtų
The Lithuanian word "nebūtų" means "would not be" in English.
In a sentence
Jeigu Joana nebūtų vėlavusi, būtume spėję į traukinį.
If Joana had not been late, we would have made it to the train.
Here, 'nebūtų' is used in the subjunctive mood to express a hypothetical scenario that did not happen.
Svarbu, kad nebūtų problemų su elektros tiekimu per audrą.
It is important that there are no problems with electricity supply during the storm.
In this sentence, 'nebūtų' is used in the subjunctive mood to express a wish or preference regarding a situation.
Nebūtų teisinga ignoruoti jų prašymus pagalbos.
It would not be fair to ignore their requests for assistance.
Here, 'nebūtų' is used to express a conditional statement, outlining an action or state that is contrary to a moral or expected standard.
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