Nurodoma

Nurodoma is a Lithuanian verbal form derived from the verb nurodyti, meaning to indicate or to specify. It functions as an impersonal present passive construction and is used to present information without naming an agent. In English, it is commonly translated as “it is indicated that” or “it is noted that.” The form is frequent in formal texts such as official reports, scientific articles, and news reports.

Grammatical notes indicate that nurodoma is the third-person singular present form of nurodyti in an impersonal or passive construction. It is used to introduce a clause that conveys information rather than identifying who provided it. The accompanying conjunctions are usually kad or jog, for example “Nurodoma, kad…” or “Nurodoma, jog…”.

Usage and style-wise, nurodoma serves to depersonalize statements and emphasize information over the actor. It is common in bureaucratic, legal, and academic Lithuanian writing, where objectivity and formality are valued. While it can appear in news and summaries, it remains more typical in formal prose than in everyday speech.

Examples:

- Nurodoma, kad projekto įgyvendinimas užtruks dvejus metus. (It is indicated that the project implementation will take two years.)

- Nurodoma, jog regionas patiria augimą. (It is noted that the region is experiencing growth.)

Etymology-wise, the form combines the verb stem nurod- with the passive/impersonal ending -doma, producing a phrase that functions like a passive reporting device in Lithuanian. See also nurodyti, impersonal constructions in Lithuanian grammar.