No. 577 in Lithuanian

tikisi

"Expects" or "hopes."

In a sentence

Vaikai tikisi dovanų per Kalėdas.
The children hope for presents during Christmas.
Here, 'tikisi' is used in a hopeful sense, expressing a desire or expectation for something positive.
Mokytojas tikisi, kad mokiniai išlaikys testą.
The teacher expects that the students will pass the test.
'Tikisi' in this context suggests an expectation, especially linked to a belief in a future situation.
Ji visada tikisi geriausio iš žmonių.
She always hopes for the best from people.
The word 'tikisi' is used to express a general optimistic attitude towards others or situations.

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