This is the 263rd most frequent Lithuanian word.
šalis
"Šalis" in English means "country" or "region."
Here, 'šalis' refers to 'country' or 'nation', denoting a geographical or political area.
Lietuva yra graži šalis.
Lithuania is a beautiful country.
In this sentence, the word 'šalia' (derived from 'šalis') means 'beside' or 'next to', indicating a spatial relationship.
Pasodink medį šalia namo.
Plant a tree beside the house.
Again, 'šalis' is used to mean 'country', in the context of traveling to a different nation.