This is the 714th most frequent Lithuanian word.
maistas
Food.
Here, 'maistas' is used to signify food as a general concept of sustenance.
Maistas yra būtinas žmogaus gyvybei palaikyti.
Food is essential for sustaining human life.
In this sentence, 'maistas' represents food that is being actively prepared.
Gaminu maistą vakarienei.
I am preparing food for dinner.
Here, 'maistas' is used to describe the quality of food offered by the restaurant.