No. 570 in Lithuanian
sienos
"Walls"
In a sentence
Namų sienos buvo naujai perdažytos.
The walls of the house were newly repainted.
In this sentence, "sienos" refers to the walls of a house, specifically architectural walls that enclose a space.
Šioje knygoje pasakojama apie tautų sienas ir jų reikšmę.
This book discusses the borders of nations and their significance.
Here, "sienos" metaphorically refers to the boundaries or borders between nations, emphasizing a geopolitical context.
Kelias per kalnus buvo uždarytas dėl sniego sienos.
The path through the mountains was closed due to a wall of snow.
In this instance, "sienos" is used descriptively to denote a natural formation resembling a wall, specifically a barrier made of snow.
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