Naktimis

Naktimis is a Lithuanian adverb meaning "at night" or "during the night." It denotes actions or events that occur after sunset and before dawn.

The word derives from the noun naktis (night) and is used as a fixed temporal adverb in modern Lithuanian. It contrasts with dienomis (by day) and may appear at the beginning of a clause for emphasis or after the verb when the timing is clear.

Usage: Naktimis is common in everyday speech, narrative prose, and poetry to set nocturnal atmosphere or describe events occurring at night. It frequently accompanies verbs related to sleeping, traveling, or secrecy.

Examples: Naktimis miškas tyli. (The forest is silent at night.) Naktimis žmonės dažnai skaito knygas. (At night people often read books.)

See also: In linguistic contexts, related terms include naktis (night) and dienomis (by day); for broader context, see Night and Nighttime.