Manoma

Manoma is a Lithuanian impersonal predicative participle form of the verb manyti, meaning "to think." It is used to express a belief or assumption without specifying who holds it, effectively translating as "it is believed" or "it is thought." The form is often employed in neutral or cautious statements, especially in journalism, policy writing, and academic prose.

Grammatical function and usage

Manoma is an impersonal construction; the agent doing the thinking is not identified. It commonly appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause, followed by a subordinate clause introduced by kad or jog. For example: "Manoma, kad ekonomika augs šiais metais" translates to "It is believed that the economy will grow this year." The construction can also appear with alternative clauses that convey belief or expectation, enabling writers to present information without asserting a specific source.

Nuance and alternatives

Manoma tends to soften a claim, signaling that the statement reflects a belief or commonly held view rather than a proven fact. In some contexts, synonyms such as laikoma or tikima may be used, depending on nuance and source attribution. The choice between manoma and other phrasing can affect perceived certainty and authorial distance.

Examples in use

- Manoma, jog klimato kaita paveiks regiono ekonomiką.

- Manoma, kad šis projektas naudingas bendruomenei.

- Šie duomenys manoma rodyti neišvengiamą tendenciją.

See also: laikoma, manyti, jog.