This is the 463rd most frequent Lithuanian word.
truputį
"A little" or "slightly."
Here, 'truputį' is used as an adverb to quantify the time 'palaukti' (to wait) by indicating a short duration.
Gal gali truputį palaukti?
Could you wait a little bit?
In this sentence, 'truputį' serves as a quantifier for 'cukraus' (sugar), denoting a small amount.
Įdėjau truputį cukraus į arbatą.
I added a little bit of sugar to the tea.
The word 'truputį' modifies the adjective 'atsargesnis' (more careful), indicating a small degree of increase in carefulness.