This is the 755th most frequent Lithuanian word.
bausmė
Punishment.
Here, 'bausmė' is used in its direct meaning as 'punishment', referring to a consequence imposed on someone for an action.
Vaikas gavo bausmę už savo netinkamą elgesį.
The child received a punishment for their inappropriate behavior.
In this sentence, 'bausmė' signifies a legal penalty imposed for a crime.
Kalėjimas buvo paskirta bausmė už sunkų nusikaltimą.
Imprisonment was assigned as the punishment for a serious crime.
Here, 'bausmė' indicates the notion of punishment evaluated from a personal or subjective perspective.