Glaustai

Glaustai is an adverb in the Lithuanian language that means “briefly” or “concisely.” It is used to indicate that a statement or description is given without unnecessary detail, focusing on the essential points.

Etymology and usage: Glaustai derives from the adjective glaustas, which conveys the sense of being compact, tight, or condensed. The form glaustai is most common in formal or written Lithuanian, but it also appears in spoken language when speakers wish to present information succinctly. It is frequently found in phrases such as glaustai tariant (in short, to put it briefly) and glaustai kalbant (to speak concisely).

Grammar and context: Glaustai is an adverb and typically precedes or accompanies a summary statement. It can modify sentences, clauses, or phrases that follow, signaling a condensed form of expression. In academic, journalistic, and executive contexts, glaustai is used to frame conclusions, abstracts, or highlights.

Examples:

- Glaustai tariant, projektas yra įmanomas, bet reikia papildomų lėšų.

- Glaustai kalbant, šiais metais pardavimai augo.

Synonyms and contrasts: Common synonyms include trumpai, santraukai, or koncentruotai, though trumpai is more everyday in tone. Glaustai differs from more expansive expressions by signaling a deliberate brevity in presentation or argument.

See also: Trumpai, Santrauka, Konkretizavimas.