This is the 346th most frequent Lithuanian word.
aplinkos
"Surroundings" or "environment."
Here 'aplinkos' is used to denote the environment or the surroundings, specifically the auditory aspect of it.
Aplinkos garsai yra labai ramūs šią popietę.
The sounds of the surroundings are very calm this afternoon.
In this sentence, 'aplinkos' refers to the natural environment and its preservation.
Mes stengiamės saugoti gamtines aplinkos vertybes.
We strive to preserve the natural environmental values.
In this example, 'aplinkos' is utilized to reflect the social environment or its impact.