Prieiti

Prieiti is a Lithuanian verb meaning to approach, to come near, to reach, or to gain access. It can describe a physical movement toward a place or person, as well as a figurative act such as addressing a problem, reaching a conclusion, or obtaining access to a resource. The word expresses movement toward a target or point in space or in abstraction.

The verb is formed with the prefix pri- attached to the verb eiti (to go). This prefixed construction often conveys a sense of reaching or approaching something, and it is used across concrete and abstract contexts. Prieiti is commonly used in phrases such as prieiti prie durų (to approach the door), prieiti prie problemos (to address the problem), or prieiti prie sprendimo (to arrive at a solution). In everyday language, it can also indicate gaining physical or digital access, for example, prieiti prie informacijos ar prie interneto.

Nouns related to the verb include priėjimas, which denotes the act or possibility of approaching or accessing something, such as an entrance or entry to a system. Adjectival forms tied to this concept convey accessibility, for example something being prieinamas (accessible).

Etymology notes that prieiti is a derived, prefixed verb built from eiti with the directional prefix pri-, reflecting the semantic core of moving toward or toward gaining entry. The term is widely used in both spoken and written Lithuanian to describe spatial movement as well as metaphorical approaches to tasks, questions, or opportunities.