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Meaning of šokti | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1 Frequent
ˈʂoːk.tʲɪ

Definitions

  1. jump, leap
  2. hop, skip (move by jumping)
  3. run about, work a lot; (with apiẽ + accusative) fuss, pander to someone's needs
  4. spring up, appear suddenly; act, set about suddenly
  5. dance (move in rhythm to music)

Equivalents

English dance jump

Examples

“Aukštai šokdamas, paliko kelnes”

Making a high jump he has left the pants down.

“Žiógas šóka per̃ pievẽlę”

A grasshopper is hopping across the lawn.

“Vė́jas šóko šakosè ir̃ mė́tė lapùs añt žẽmės.”

The wind gushed through the branches, throwing leaves to the ground.

“Pamãtę patrùlinį automobi̇̀lį, visi̇̀ šóko bė̃gti.”

When they saw the patrol car, they all broke into a run.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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