Perteikti

Perteikti is a Lithuanian verb meaning to convey, transmit, or hand over information, ideas, or objects to someone, or to present something in a particular way. It functions as a transitive verb and often denotes the transfer of meaning or influence rather than mere physical possession.

Common uses include conveying information (perteikti informaciją), presenting a mood or impression (perteikti nuotaiką or perteikti įspūdį), and relaying a message (perteikti žinią). In more literal contexts, it can mean to hand over or deliver a physical item, although a more common verb for literal transfer is perduoti. The sense of the verb can cover both communication and representation, such as how a text or speech conveys meaning.

Examples:

- Šis pranešimas perteikia pagrindinę informaciją. (This message conveys the main information.)

- Knyga perteikia autorių nuotaiką. (The book conveys the author’s mood.)

- Jis perteikė žinutę kolegai. (He conveyed the message to his colleague.)

Etymology and forms:

Perteikti is formed from teikti, meaning to provide or offer, with the prefix per-, indicating transfer or across. It is conjugated as perteikiu, perteiki, perteikia, perteikiame, perteikiate, perteikė, etc., and can appear in passive constructions such as buvo perteikta. The word is common in formal and semi-formal discourse, including journalism, education, and law, where the emphasis is on meaning, interpretation, or communication rather than mere delivery.

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