tai

English translation: this/that/it is

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Lithuanian term or phrase:tai
English translation:this/that/it is
Entered by: SeiTT

10:22 Feb 26, 2004
Lithuanian to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Other
Lithuanian term or phrase: tai
Hi,

in my textbook two friends catch sight of an old friend. I then says, "Tai Rimas".

Pls, what exactly is this "tai"? How does it differ from "tas"? Does it have other cases?

Thank you,

Simon
SeiTT
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:45
This is Rimas
Explanation:
"Tai" - "this is"; "that is"; "it's";
"Tas" - just "that"; "the".
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Leonardas
Local time: 21:45
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This is Rimas


Explanation:
"Tai" - "this is"; "that is"; "it's";
"Tas" - just "that"; "the".

Leonardas
Local time: 21:45
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