Iskyrimas

Iskyrimas is a Lithuanian noun that translates to “decision” or “resolution” in English. It derives from the verb iskyrti, meaning to decide or to choose, and has been used in the Lithuanian language since the 14th century. The word is found in classic literature, legal documents, and everyday speech, where it denotes an act of making a choice or resolving a matter.

In modern usage, iskyrimas can refer to both formal and informal decisions. For example, a council's iskyrimas to adopt a new policy is recorded in official proceedings, whereas a person may say, “Aš dingo į iskyrimą, kuria ieškau skiriamą laiko," to express a personal choice. The term can also be used metaphorically, as in “jauno noro iskyrimas” (a newfound determination).

Iskyrimas is often paired with specific nouns to indicate the nature of the decision: iskyrimas dėl sutarčių (a decision regarding contracts), iskyrimas pardavimo (a sale decision), etc. The word maintains a neutral connotation and does not carry any positive or negative bias, making it suitable for formal contexts such as legal, business, and academic writing.