Norint

Norint is a non-finite verb form in Lithuanian, derived from the verb norėti, meaning "to want." It functions as an adverbial participle and is used to introduce subordinate clauses that express condition, premise, or purpose. In usage, norint often translates to phrases like “if one wants,” “to want,” or “in order to,” depending on the context. The form is invariable and does not agree with the subject.

In a sentence, norint sets a condition or premise for the main clause. It can introduce actions that are expected to precede or accompany the main verb. For example: Norint pasiekti geresnių rezultatų, reikia nuosekliai dirbti. Here, the clause introduced by norint indicates the condition for achieving better results. Another example: Norint išmokti kalbą, reikia reguliariai praktikuotis. In both cases the subject is general (one/people), and the phrase with norint attaches to the main idea.

Morphology and related forms: Norint is an adverbial non-finite form and is distinct from the person-marked participles such as norėdamas (masculine singular) or norėdama (feminine singular), which modify a specific subject. Norint is used when the intention or condition is presented as a general premise for the clause that follows, rather than as a predicate describing a specific subject.

Notes: Norint is common in formal and informal Lithuanian writing and speech. It helps to concisely express prerequisites or aims without introducing an explicit subject.