This is the 480th most frequent Lithuanian word.
lygos
The Lithuanian word "lygos" means "diseases" or "illnesses" in English.
In this sentence, 'ligos' refers to illnesses or diseases, used in a plural form to describe the general state of physical conditions.
Šaltuoju metų laiku dažnai plinta įvairios ligos.
During the cold season, various illnesses often spread.
Here, 'lygos' means leagues, referring to organized groups associated with sports.
Sportinės lygos organizuoja daug varžybų.
Sports leagues organize many competitions.
In this example, 'lygos' is metaphorically extended to mean standards or levels, used to describe the state of living conditions.