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verb[I, T; object usually in the genitive]
to wait; to remain in a place or state until someone or something arrives or happens
'laukti
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Etymology
An inherited Baltic verb, related to Latvian lūkot ‘to look, seek’; historically associated with the idea of looking out for or awaiting something.
Examples
Aš laukiu autobuso stotelėje.
'Aš 'laukiu auto'buso stote'lėje.
I am waiting for the bus at the stop.
Vaikai laukia Kalėdų.
'Vaikai 'laukia Ka'lėdų.
The children are waiting for Christmas.
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