This is the 101st most frequent Lithuanian word.
atvejų
"Atvejų" means "cases" (plural genitive form) in English.
Here "atveju" (locative singular) is used to mean "case" or "situation," indicating a specific instance.
Šiuo atveju sprendimas buvo aiškus.
In this case, the decision was clear.
This instance uses "atvejais" (instrumental plural), referring to multiple scenarios or situations.
Kai kuriais atvejais svarbu reaguoti greitai.
In some cases, it is important to respond quickly.
In this sentence, "atveju" again appears as locative singular, referring to a particular hypothetical scenario.