This is the 469th most frequent Lithuanian word.
šiemet
"This year."
The word 'šiemet' indicates the current year and sets the temporal context for the statement.
Šiemet oras Lietuvoje buvo labai šiltas.
This year, the weather in Lithuania was very warm.
'šiemet' emphasizes the ongoing state or planned activities within the year being referred to.
Mes šiemet planuojame aplankyti pajūrį per atostogas.
This year, we plan to visit the seaside during the holidays.
Here, 'šiemet' reflects on the year to contextualize the temporal setting of the celebrations being discussed.