vakare

Vakare is a Lithuanian adverb meaning "in the evening." It is used to indicate the time of an action or event, typically after the afternoon and before night. It is related to the noun vakarас (evening) and forms part of a small set of time-of-day adverbs that include ryte (in the morning) and dieną (during the day).

Etymology and cognates: The word vakare is derived from the noun vakar as meaning "evening" (vakaras). It has cognates in other Baltic languages; for example, Latvian uses vakars for "the evening," and vakara as the genitive form. These parallels reflect a common Baltic-root concept of evening.

Usage: In sentences, vakare typically functions as an ordinary adverb of time. Examples:

- Vakare prasidėjo lietus. (In the evening it began to rain.)

- Vakare mes išėjome į miestą. (In the evening we went out to the town.)

- Aš grįšiu namo vakare. (I will return home in the evening.)

Notes: Vakare is primarily a time-expression word in Lithuanian and is not a standalone noun. It is used across formal and informal registers to indicate events occurring later in the day, and it contrasts with other time words such as ryte, dieną, and naktį.