sacrifice in Lithuanian

sacrifice in Lithuanian is auka, aukoti — sacrifice means to offer something, historically an animal, person, or object, to a deity as an act of worship.

sacrifice in Lithuanian

auka

noun

A human being or an animal, or a physical object or immaterial thing (see sense 1.3), offered to a deity.

aukoti

verb

To destroy or surrender (something) for the sake of something else regarded as more urgent or valuable.

What does "sacrifice" mean?

verb To offer something, historically an animal, person, or object, to a deity as an act of worship.
"In the legend, the villagers sacrificed a goat to please the harvest god."
verb To give up something valuable for the sake of something considered more important.
"She sacrificed her weekends to finish the manuscript on time."
noun The act of giving up something valuable for a greater cause, or the thing given up.
"Getting into medical school required years of sacrifice."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sacrifice in a sentence

In the legend, the villagers sacrificed a goat to please the harvest god.
The priests sacrificed grain and wine at the temple altar each spring.
She sacrificed her weekends to finish the manuscript on time.
They sacrificed comfort to save money for the trip.

Similar words in Lithuanian

give

Common Lithuanian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sacrifice" in Lithuanian?

"sacrifice" in Lithuanian is auka, aukoti. sacrifice means: To offer something, historically an animal, person, or object, to a deity as an act of worship.

How do you use "sacrifice" in a sentence?

Example: "In the legend, the villagers sacrificed a goat to please the harvest god." In Lithuanian, "sacrifice" is auka, aukoti.

Are there other ways to say "sacrifice" in Lithuanian?

Yes — Lithuanian has 2 translations listed for "sacrifice": auka, aukoti.

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