Susideda

Susideda is a Lithuanian verb meaning to consist of or be made up of. It is used to describe the internal composition of objects, groups, or data sets. The word derives from the prefix su- meaning together and the verb dėti meaning to put, conveying the sense of putting together components to form a whole.

Grammatical notes: Susideda is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb susidėti. The standard construction is susideda iš followed by the genitive case to name the components. Examples include: "Šis modelis susideda iš penkių dalių." and "Ši ataskaita susideda iš trijų skyrių." The phrase "iš" introduces the components and is usually followed by genitive forms such as dalių, skyrių, komponentų, and so on. The subject of the sentence is the whole that comprises the parts.

Usage and nuance: Susideda emphasizes the inherent or natural composition of a thing, rather than the act of assembling it. It is commonly used for both concrete objects (physical assemblies) and abstract entities (texts, datasets, plans). In some contexts, alternative verbs such as sudaryti or sudaro can be used to stress that a set is formed or constituted, often with a more intentional or deliberate connotation. For example, "Rinkinį sudaro penkios dalys" highlights deliberate formation, while "Rinkinys susideda iš penkių dalių" stresses the natural makeup.

See also: related verbs include sudaryti (to form/constitute) and susidaryti (to arise or form, sometimes reflexively).