Pasukti

Pasukti is a Lithuanian verb that translates to "to turn," "to twist," or "to rotate" in English. It is a versatile word used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative.

In a physical sense, pasukti can describe the action of turning an object, such as turning a doorknob (pasukti durų rankeną) or turning a page in a book (pasukti puslapį). It can also refer to changing direction, like turning a corner (pasukti už kampo) or turning a vehicle (pasukti automobilį). The verb is also used to describe twisting something, such as twisting a rope (pasukti virvę) or twisting a part of the body, like a wrist (pasukti riešą).

Figuratively, pasukti can imply a change in a situation or an idea. For instance, one might say "situacija pasisuko netikėtai" which means "the situation took an unexpected turn." It can also be used to describe influencing someone's opinion or actions, though this is less common than the literal meanings. The past tense forms of the verb are pasukau (I turned), pasukai (you turned), pasuko (he/she/it turned), and so on, with variations for plural and other persons. The infinitive form remains pasukti. Understanding the context is key to correctly interpreting the meaning of pasukti.