No. 22 in Lithuanian

už

The Lithuanian word "už" translates to "for," "behind," or "over" in English, depending on context.

In a sentence

Atsiprašau už pavėlavimą.
I'm sorry for being late.
In this sentence, 'už' is used to denote 'for', indicating the purpose or reason behind the apology.
Stalas yra už sofos.
The table is behind the sofa.
Here, 'už' is used to indicate location, meaning 'behind'.
Mes balsavome už pasiūlymą.
We voted in favor of the proposal.
In this case, 'už' signifies 'in favor of', showing support or agreement.

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