This is the 586th most frequent Lithuanian word.
lietuvai
"Lietuvai" means "to Lithuania" in English.
In this sentence, 'Lietuvai' is used in the dative case, indicating the recipient of gratitude.
Aš esu dėkingas Lietuvai už jos grožį.
I am grateful to Lithuania for its beauty.
Here, 'Lietuvai' is in the dative case and refers to Lithuania as the entity experiencing or performing the success.
Lietuvai pavyko išsaugoti savo kalbą ir kultūrą.
Lithuania has managed to preserve its language and culture.
In this case, 'Lietuvai' appears in the dative case to represent the recipient of the dedication.