Matavimui

Matavimui is a Lithuanian grammatical form, specifically the dative singular of the noun matavimas, which means measurement. In linguistic terms, matavimui is used when the noun expresses a recipient or purpose, roughly translating as “for measurement” or “to measure” in English, depending on the sentence.

Etymology and grammar: The base matavimas denotes the act or result of measuring. The form matavimui attaches the standard dative singular ending -ui, signaling that the noun is functioning as an indirect object or as a complement indicating purpose within the clause. It is one of several case forms derived from matavimas, which in turn is related to the verb stem for measuring.

Usage and contexts: Matavimui appears primarily in technical, scientific, or procedural Lithuanian to specify the purpose of a tool, action, or protocol. Examples include matavimui skirtas įrankis (an instrument intended for measurement) and matavimui reikalingas kalibravimas (calibration required for measurement). In sentences describing procedures, matavimui helps connect the action to its intended measurement outcome, as in Atliekant matavimus, matavimui skirtas įrankis turi būti patikrintas (During measurements, the instrument intended for measurement must be checked).

Related terms: The base matavimas (measurement) and related forms such as matavimo (genitive) interact with other grammatical cases in Lithuanian. Matavimui is not a standalone lexical item with a separate meaning; it is a grammatical form used to convey the purpose or direction of an action involving measurement.

See also: matuoti, matavimas, matavimo protokolai.