No. 578 in Lithuanian
tinka
"Fits" or "is suitable."
In a sentence
Ši skrybėlė tinka man puikiai.
This hat suits me perfectly.
Here, 'tinka' is used to mean that something corresponds well or fits appropriately in terms of size, appearance, or purpose.
Ši data tinka mūsų susitikimui.
This date is suitable for our meeting.
In this context, 'tinka' indicates that something is appropriate, convenient, or acceptable in terms of time or circumstances.
Svarbu, kad sprendimai tiktų abiem pusėms.
It's important that the decisions suit both parties.
In this example, 'tinka' means to be agreeable or satisfactory for all involved parties in a mutual agreement.
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