Pasirodyti

Pasirodyti is a Lithuanian verb meaning to appear, to show up, or to perform publicly. It is formed with the prefix pa- attached to rodyti (to show) and is typically treated as a perfective verb, signaling the completion of the act of appearing. The sense covers arriving at a location, stepping onto a stage, appearing on screen, or presenting oneself in a public setting. It can also be used metaphorically for ideas, trends, or events that come into view.

Usage notes: Pasirodyti is used when someone arrives at an event, performs on stage, or makes an appearance in media. It can refer to literal visibility, such as appearing on a stage or on television, as well as figurative appearances, like an idea that has emerged. The verb is intransitive and is commonly complemented by place- or medium-related phrases (pasirodyti scenoje, pasirodyti televizijoje).

Grammar: As a finite verb, pasirodyti takes standard Lithuanian tense forms (for example, pasirodo in present, pasirodė in past, pasirodys in future) and has imperative forms such as pasirodyk and pasirodykite. Noun forms related to the concept include pasirodymas, meaning an appearance or a performance.

Origin and related terms: pasirodyti is derived from rodyti (to show) with the prefix pa-, indicating a completed act of appearing. Related words include rodyti and the noun pasirodymas (an appearance or performance).