Pritvirtinti

Pritvirtinti is a Lithuanian verb meaning to fasten, secure, or attach something firmly to another object or surface. It covers actions such as driving in screws or nails, bolting parts together, riveting, or using adhesive to fix components in place. The term is commonly used in construction, carpentry, electronics assembly, and manufacturing to describe the act of making an attachment permanent or stable.

The infinitive form is pritvirtinti. The word is formed from the prefix pri- meaning onto or onto and the root tvirtinti, which carries senses of making firm, fortifying, or confirming. The verb is used for both temporary and permanent attachments, depending on the method and context.

Usage notes: pritvirtinti emphasizes securing something to a base or another component to prevent movement or detachment. It is often contrasted with other Lithuanian verbs such as prikabinti (to hang or pin on) or priklijuoti (to glue on), which denote different attachment methods. In some contexts, pritvirtinti can also be used figuratively to denote establishing or implementing something, though this is less common in technical language.

Examples: Pritvirtinau plokštę prie laikiklio. I fastened the plate to the bracket. Plokštė buvo pritvirtinta prie sienos varžtais. The plate was attached to the wall with screws.