jeigu

Jeigu is a Lithuanian conjunction that translates to "if" in English. It is used to introduce a condition or hypothesis in a sentence. The word "jeigu" is derived from the Old Prussian word "jāgwa," which means "if." In modern Lithuanian, "jeigu" is commonly used in both spoken and written language to express conditional statements.

The structure of a sentence using "jeigu" typically follows the pattern: "Jeigu [condition], [result]." For example, "Jeigu ateisi, pasveikink mane" translates to "If you come, say hello to me." The condition introduced by "jeigu" can be real or hypothetical, and the result can be a statement, a question, or an exclamation.

"Jeigu" is often used in everyday conversations and formal writing to express various conditional scenarios. It is a versatile conjunction that helps to convey the idea of a dependent relationship between two clauses. In some contexts, "jeigu" can be replaced by other conjunctions such as "kai" (when) or "jei" (if), depending on the specific meaning and context of the sentence.