kai

This is the 15th most frequent Lithuanian word.


kai

"When."


In this sentence, 'kai' introduces a clause specifying a point in time in the past.

Kai aš buvau mažas, mėgdavau piešti.

When I was young, I liked to draw.


Here, 'kai' connects two clauses, indicating the time context of the second clause.

Aš supratau, kai tu paaiškinai problemą.

I understood when you explained the problem.


In this sentence, 'kai' introduces a temporal action that occurs under a certain condition, emphasizing simultaneity.

Matai, kaip gražu, kai žiedai išsiskleidžia?

See how beautiful it is when the flowers bloom?