Atvykti

Atvykti is a Lithuanian verb meaning to arrive or to come to a place from elsewhere. It describes the completion of a journey to a destination and is commonly used when the speaker refers to reaching a place. The verb is perfective; it conveys the idea that the arrival has been accomplished.

Etymology: Atvykti is formed with the prefix at- attached to vykti (to go). The prefix adds meaning of arrival or completion of movement to a destination.

Usage and syntax: It is typically used with a destination expressed with the preposition į followed by the accusative, for example, atvykti į Vilnių, atvykti į darbą. It can describe travel by any means of transport, and it is often used in news and travel contexts. It contrasts with vykti (to go) which is imperfective and can describe ongoing travel or departure.

Conjugation and examples: Because atvykti is perfective, its forms include past tense: aš atvykau, tu atvykai, jis atvyko, mes atvykome, jūs atvykote, jie atvyko. Future forms: aš atvyksiu, tu atvyksi, jis atvyks, mes atvyksime, jūs atvyksite, jie atvyks. Present tense forms are generally not used for the simple present of perfective verbs; instead, future-tense forms are used to express upcoming arrival.

Examples: Aš atvykau į Vilnių šiandien. Jis atvyks rytoj. Kelionė truko, bet mes pasiekėme miestą. See also: atvažiuoti, vykti.