This is the 291st most frequent Lithuanian word.
šiek
The Lithuanian word "šiek" means "a bit" or "a little" in English.
The word "šiek" is part of the expression "šiek tiek", which translates to "a little bit" or "some".
Duok šiek tiek vandens.
Give me a little bit of water.
Here, "šiek tiek" is again used to express a small amount or short duration of waiting time.
Palauk šiek tiek, kol pasiruošime.
Wait a little bit until we prepare.
In this example, "šiek" is used adverbially to denote a slight or small degree of action.