Atgauti

Atgauti is a Lithuanian verb meaning to regain, recover, retrieve, or obtain back something that has been lost or is temporarily inaccessible. The prefix at- combined with the verb ga uti (to get) conveys retrieval or restoration. The word has a closely related cognate in Latvian, atgūt, with a similar sense.

Usage and meaning. Atgauti is used when referring to regaining possession or control over something, such as money, documents, or other items: atgauti pinigus (to get back money), atgauti dokumentus (to retrieve documents). It can also be used for retrieving information from archives or databases. In a physical or health context, atgauti can imply recovering strength or functioning, though more common health-related verbs may be preferred in everyday speech.

Examples. Jis bandė atgauti prarastą turtą. Ji siekė atgauti reikiamą informaciją iš archyvo. Po ligos jis pradėjo atgauti jėgas.

Etymology and related terms. The verb is built from ga uti (to get) with the prefix at-, which in Baltic languages often indicates restoration or return. Related forms appear in Latvian as atgūt. Related Lithuanian verbs include gauti (to get) and atsigausti/atsigauti (to recover or recuperate in a broader sense).

See also. gauti, atsigausti, atgūt (Latvian cognate).