Skirtingas

Skirtingas is a Lithuanian adjective meaning "different" or "distinct," used to indicate that two or more things are not identical or belong to different categories. It describes differences in characteristics, qualities, or opinions and is common in everyday speech as well as in formal writing. The word points to a qualitative distinction rather than mere variety.

Etymology and related terms: Skirtingas is derived from the verb skirti, meaning "to separate" or "to distinguish," with the standard adjectival suffix -ingas. Related forms include the noun skirtumas, which means "difference." The sense of skirtingas centers on contrast or variety between items, groups, or ideas.

Usage and examples: The adjective agrees with the noun in gender and number. Examples include: skirtingi žmonės (different people), skirtingos nuomonės (different opinions), skirtingos spalvos (different colors). It can describe differences across spectrum ranges, categories, or sequences, and it is often contrasted with terms like tas pats or vienodas to highlight non-identical qualities.

Nuance and synonyms: Skirtingas often carries a sense of explicit distinction or variety, rather than mere plurality. Synonyms include įvairus and įvairovė in some contexts, while antonyms include tas pats or vienodas, meaning “the same” or “identical.”

See also: skirtumas (difference), kalbinė atmaina (linguistic variation not a standard term but sometimes used to discuss variation in language).