ketvirtis

Ketvirtis is a Lithuanian word that translates to "quarter" in English. It is commonly used in various contexts, similar to its English counterpart.

In terms of time, ketvirtis refers to a quarter of an hour, which is fifteen minutes. For example, "penkiolika minučių" (fifteen minutes) can also be expressed as "vienas ketvirtis valandos" (one quarter of an hour).

The term is also used in fractions and divisions. When dividing something into four equal parts, each part is considered a ketvirtis. This can apply to physical objects, quantities, or even concepts.

In everyday conversation, ketvirtis can be used in phrases like "ketvirtis po" which means "a quarter past" an hour, or "ketvirtis iki" which means "a quarter to" an hour. For instance, "ketvirtis po septynių" would be a quarter past seven.

The word's origin is Slavic, stemming from the Proto-Slavic root *čьtvertъ, meaning "fourth." This etymological connection highlights the fundamental concept of division into four parts that the word represents. Its usage is consistent across the Lithuanian language, denoting a consistent fractional portion.