Patikima

Patikima is a Lithuanian adjective meaning reliable, trustworthy, or credible. It is used to describe people, organizations, information, data, and systems that are considered dependable or worthy of trust. In everyday language the term commonly appears in phrases such as patikima informacija, patikima svetaine, patikima įmonė, or patikimas partneris, indicating that the subject can be relied upon.

Etymology and forms: Patikima derives from the verb patikėti, meaning to entrust or to believe, with a suffix that forms adjectives. The related noun patikimumas denotes reliability or credibility. The adjective agrees with the noun’s gender and case, with common base forms including patikimas (masculine) and patikima (feminine). Comparative and superlative forms include patikimesnis and patikimiausias, used to indicate higher levels of reliability.

Usage and nuances: The term emphasizes trustworthiness and credibility, often in contexts such as information sources, products, services, or people. It implies that others can rely on the subject and that assurances or data are credible. In professional writing, patikima is frequently chosen to convey quality, safety, and integrity, whereas broader or weaker terms might be used in more casual speech.

See also: Patikimumas (reliability, credibility) and patikėti (to entrust, to believe). Related phrases include patikima informacija (reliable information) and patikimas partneris (reliable partner).