No. 495 in Lithuanian
vertus
"Vertus" means "worthy" or "valuable" in English.
In a sentence
Vertus, gerai apgalvok situaciją prieš priimdami sprendimą.
On the other hand, think over the situation carefully before making a decision.
In this sentence, 'vertus' means 'on the other hand', used to present a contrasting idea.
Jis yra pagarbos vertus žmogus.
He is a person worthy of respect.
'Vertus' here functions as part of the phrase meaning 'worthy of,' describing someone as deserving of something.
Ji nedvejodama priėmė naujas pareigas, nes jas laikė karjeros vertus.
She accepted the new responsibilities without hesitation, as she considered them worthy of her career.
In this sentence, 'vertus' is used in relation to the concept of worthiness or suitability in a subjective context.
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