Skiriasi

Skiriasi is a Lithuanian verb form that means "differs" or "varies." It is used to express that two or more things are not the same. The construction skiriasi nuo is common for indicating a difference from another item or group, for example, Jų nuomonės skiriasi (Their opinions differ). The word appears in everyday language as well as in formal writing to describe variation in characteristics, measurements, opinions, or outcomes.

Etymology and related forms: Skiriasi is derived from the verb skirti, which carries senses of separating, distinguishing, or allocating. Related nouns include skirtumas (the difference) and skirtis (divergence or separation). These terms are used when naming the outcome of a comparison or the act of differentiation.

Usage and nuances: Skiriasi is typically used to compare two or more entities or sets of data, sometimes with nuo to specify the source of difference (skiriasi nuo kitų). It can describe physical properties, qualitative traits, or statistical patterns, and it often appears in scientific, academic, or analytical contexts as well as in everyday conversation.

Examples:

- Jų požiūriai skiriasi. (Their opinions differ.)

- Duomenys skiriasi pagal laikotarpį. (The data differ by period.)

- Šios dvi versijos skiriasi dydžiu ir našumu. (These two versions differ in size and performance.)

See also: skirtumas (difference) and skirtis (to diverge or separate). Skiriasi thus serves as a concise way to express variation and comparison in Lithuanian.