Pernelyg

Pernelyg is a Lithuanian adverb meaning excessively or too much. It functions as an intensifier that modifies adjectives, adverbs, or verbs to express a marked degree of excess. In usage, pernelyg typically precedes the word it modifies.

Common examples include:

- Pernelyg brangu. (Too expensive.)

- Pernelyg dažnai keičia nuomonę. (Too often changes his mind.)

- Jis pernelyg greitai kalba. (He speaks too quickly.)

- Jūs pernelyg ilgai delsiate. (You delay for too long.)

Pernelyg is stronger than “labai” (very) and is used to convey a sense of unacceptable or excessive degree. It is suitable for both spoken and written Lithuanian, including journalism and literature, though it can carry a critical or evaluative tone when describing situations, actions, or outcomes.

Grammatical notes: as an adverb, pernelyg does not decline and generally stands directly before the word it modifies. It can appear in various sentence positions but most often is placed immediately before the adjective or verb it intensifies.

Relation to other intensifiers: in many contexts, pernelyg can be substituted with “labai,” but the nuance changes from simply “very” to “excessively.” The choice depends on the speaker’s intention and the degree of emphasis desired.

Origin and references: pernelyg is a standard part of modern Lithuanian lexicon and appears in common dictionaries and language guides. It is widely understood by native speakers and is considered a neutral, everyday term for describing excess.