Geresniu

Geresniu is a Lithuanian grammatical form of the adjective geresnis, meaning “better.” It is the instrumental singular masculine form used with nouns to express means, manner, or accompaniment, and appears in phrases where the instrumental case is required. As a form of a comparative adjective, geresniu demonstrates how Lithuanian adjectives inflect for case, number, and gender.

Morphology and usage: The form geresniu is built from the stem of the comparative adjective plus the instrumental singular ending. It typically modifies masculine nouns or appears with prepositions that govern the instrumental case, such as su (with) or per/by way of. Examples include phrases like su geresniu planu (with a better plan) or geresniu požiūriu (in a better perspective). The exact spelling and ending can vary for feminine or neuter nouns, since Lithuanian adjectives decline to agree with gender and number.

Examples: Su geresniu planu illustrates how geresniu functions to indicate improved means. Jis žiūrėjo į situaciją su geresniu požiūriu shows the use of geresniu in a manner expression. These forms are common in both formal and colloquial Lithuanian, especially in comparisons or evaluations.

Relation to other forms: Geresniu is part of a broader set of inflected forms derived from geresnis and its default comparative counterpart. Other instrumental forms exist for feminine and neuter nouns, and for plural usage, each following its own gender-number rules. In dictionaries, geresniu is described as the instrumental singular form of the comparative adjective.

See also: Lithuanian grammar, adjectives, comparative forms, instrumental case.