Naudotis

Naudotis is a Lithuanian verb meaning to use, to make use of, or to take advantage of. It is a pronominal verb that describes the act of employing a resource or opportunity, rather than merely possessing it. The word is derived from naudoti (to use) and carries a sense of active engagement with the object of use.

In common language, naudotis is typically coupled with nouns in the instrumental case, to indicate what is being used. Typical collocations include naudotis internetu (to use the Internet), naudotis įrankiais (to use tools), naudotis paslaugomis (to use services). The construction can convey making practical or efficient use of available resources, sometimes with an emphasis on functionality or benefit.

Grammatical notes: naudotis functions as a pronominal verb and is often used with reflexive or semi-reflexive nuance in discourse. It contrasts with naudoti, which is the direct/transitive form meaning “to use” something. The choice between naudotis and naudoti can reflect subtle differences in focus, such as using something as a resource versus using it in a straightforward action.

See also: Lithuanian language, grammar of reflexive and instrumental constructions, verb conjugation basics, Lithuanian dictionaries.

References: Standard dictionaries of Lithuanian, grammar guides that cover pronominal and reflexive verbs and their usage with instrumental cases.