Priklausomai

Priklausomai is a Lithuanian adverb meaning “depending on,” “according to the circumstances.” It is used to indicate that a statement, outcome, or action varies with a factor or condition. The most common collocation is priklausomai nuo, followed by a factor such as oro sąlygų (weather conditions) or situacijos (the situation). It can also introduce a dependent clause, for example in phrases like Priklausomai nuo to, ką sakai, ….

Etymology and form: Priklausomai is derived from the verb priklausyti (to depend, to belong) and the adjective priklausomas (dependent). As an adverb, it functions independently in a sentence and does not decline. It is used across formal and informal registers.

Usage notes: In Lithuanian, priklausomai is typically paired with nuo to express conditional variation. It can substitute for phrases such as atsžvelgiant į or pagal in many contexts, but the standard construction priklausomai nuo is the preferred form for indicating dependence on a factor.

Examples:

- Priklausomai nuo oro sąlygų, skrydis gali būti atšauktas.

- Priklausomai nuo to, ką sakai, galime keisti planus.

- Priklausomai nuo jūsų sprendimo, mes nuspręsime dėl terminų.

See also: priklausyti, priklausomybė, nepriklausomybė.