golfas

Golfas is the Lithuanian term for the sport of golf. It is a direct loan from the English word golf and is used across Lithuanian media, education, and everyday speech to refer to the game and its basic activities, such as playing on a course and organizing tournaments.

Etymology and usage: The word golfas was adopted into Lithuanian in the late 19th or early 20th century as golf began to spread in Europe. It conforms to Lithuanian noun formation with the suffix -as, yielding a masculine noun. In plural form the word becomes golfai, and it declines according to standard patterns for -as nouns.

Context and infrastructure: In Lithuania, golf is a developing sport with a number of clubs and golf courses, mostly in major regions. National and regional competitions are held, and players come from various backgrounds, from beginners to more experienced amateurs. The sport is supported by local and international organizations and has been the focus of increasing media coverage in recent years.

See also: Golf.