Skaitvardis

Skaitvardis is a term originating from Lithuanian that describes a grammatical category or word type. It encompasses numerals, which are words or symbols used to represent numbers. In Lithuanian grammar, skaitvardis words are distinct from nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, possessing their own unique grammatical properties.

Skaitvardis can be classified into different types, primarily cardinal numbers and ordinal numbers. Cardinal numbers, such as "vienas" (one), "du" (two), and "trys" (three), indicate quantity. Ordinal numbers, like "pirmas" (first), "antras" (second), and "trečias" (third), denote position in a sequence. Some skaitvardis can also express fractional or approximate quantities.

The grammatical behavior of skaitvardis can vary. They may decline for case, number, and gender, depending on the specific word and context. Their agreement with other parts of speech, particularly nouns, is a significant aspect of their usage. Understanding skaitvardis is crucial for accurate comprehension and construction of Lithuanian sentences, especially when dealing with quantities, measurements, and chronological order. The study of skaitvardis contributes to a deeper understanding of the numerical and sequential aspects of the Lithuanian language.