Meaning of galva | Babel Free

Definitions

1. head (top part of the body)
2. mind (intelligence, memory)
   figuratively
3. leader, chief (person in charge, with authority)

Equivalents

Examples

“Ką turi̇̀ galvojè?”

What do you mean?

“Kokià pirmà minti̇̀s atei̇̃na į̇̃ gálvą?”

What is the first thought that comes to mind?

“Ji̇̀s tùri labai̇̃ gẽrą gálvą.”

He has a very good mind [memory, intelligence].

“Tókias minti̇̀s rei̇̃kia mèsti i̇̀š galvõs.”

Such thoughts need to be put out of one's mind.

“Visa mokiniai turėjo mokytis iš galvos, nes vadovėlių anuo metu romėnai dar neturėjo.”

The pupils had to learn everything by heart [literally head], as textbooks were not yet available to the Romans at that time.

“šeimõs galvà”

the head of the family

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