Atsakingu

Atsakingu is a Lithuanian grammatical form: it is the instrumental singular form of the adjective atsakingas, meaning responsible. It is used to describe the manner in which an action is performed, indicating that something is done in a responsible or conscientious way. The form commonly appears in phrases where it modifies a noun in the instrumental case, signaling how the action or attitude is applied.

In practice, atsakingu is used in formal or written language to express a responsible approach, conduct, or attitude. Typical collocations include atsakingu elgesiu (with responsible conduct) and atsakingu požiūriu (with a responsible attitude). It can also appear in phrases such as atsakingu požiūriu į projektą (in a responsible attitude toward the project) or atsakingu elgesiu tarnyboje (with responsible conduct in service).

Grammatical notes: atsakingu denotes the instrumental form and is chosen to agree with masculine nouns in instrumental singular. Other gender forms exist in the broader system of Lithuanian adjective inflection (for example, feminine or neuter instrumental forms would adapt to the corresponding nouns). As a standalone word, atsakingu does not constitute a separate concept; it functions as a marker of manner within larger expressions.

Related terms include atsakomybė (responsibility) and atsakingumas (the trait of being responsible). The adverbial counterpart is atsakingai (responsibly), and the base adjective is atsakingas (responsible).