Padarykime

Padarykime is a Lithuanian verb that translates to "let's do it" or "let's make it" in English. It is a hortative form, used to express a collective intention or suggestion for an action to be undertaken by a group of people, including the speaker. The verb is derived from the infinitive "daryti," meaning "to do" or "to make." The prefix "pa-" can indicate the beginning of an action or a completed action, but in this context, it contributes to the specific hortative nuance of "let's."

The word "padarykime" is frequently used in everyday conversation in Lithuania to encourage participation or to propose a joint effort. For example, if a group of friends is deciding what to do in the evening, someone might say "Padarykime vakarienę kartu" which means "Let's make dinner together." Similarly, if faced with a task, "Padarykime tai greitai" translates to "Let's do it quickly." It carries a sense of shared responsibility and collaborative spirit. The structure of the verb, with its characteristic "-kime" ending, is a common marker for the first-person plural hortative mood in Lithuanian. This grammatical feature distinguishes it from other verb forms, clearly signaling an invitation or proposal for collective action.