No. 140 in Lithuanian

skyriaus

"Skyriaus" means "department," "section," or "chapter" in English, depending on context.

In a sentence

Knygos skyriaus pavadinimas buvo įdomus.
The book chapter's title was interesting.
Here, 'skyriaus' is used in the genitive case to indicate possession (the title of the chapter).
Aš dirbu buhalterijos skyriuje.
I work in the accounting department.
'Skyriuje' (modified form of 'skyrius') indicates location (in the department).
Mes sprendžiame skyriaus problemas.
We are solving the department's issues.
Here, 'skyriaus' is used in the genitive case to indicate possession (the issues of the department).

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