Atsiskleis

Atsiskleis is a Lithuanian verb form meaning to reveal, to unfold, or to come to light. It denotes that something hidden or not yet known will become evident. The word is the third-person singular future tense of the verb atsiskleisti, which can also be used in other tenses and moods with corresponding forms.

Etymology and sense

The verb is built with the prefix at- added to the root related to revealing or spreading, giving a sense of emergence from concealment. Atsiskleis can describe both literal unfolding (such as a flower opening) and figurative disclosure (such as information, truth, or intentions becoming known).

Usage

Atsiskleis is used in everyday Lithuanian as well as in literary and journalistic contexts. It commonly appears in statements about events, investigations, or personal revelations where a hidden aspect is expected to become visible. Related forms include atsiskleisti (infinitive), atsiskleidęs (past participle meaning revealed or unfolded), and atsiskleidžiantis (present participle meaning unfolding or revealing).

Examples

- Gėlė atsiskleidė ryte. (The flower opened/revealed itself in the morning.)

- Tiesa atsiskleis po tyrimo. (The truth will come to light after the investigation.)

- Politiniai planai atsiskleidė spaudoje. (The political plans were revealed in the press.)

See also

Atsiskleidimas (the act of revealing or unfolding), atsiskleidęs (revealed), atsiskleidžiantis (unfolding).

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