Suteikti

Suteikti is a Lithuanian verb meaning to grant, provide, or confer something to someone, often in formal or official contexts. The action usually involves transferring a right, privilege, resource, or qualification from an authority to a recipient.

The verb is formed with the prefix su- added to teikti, the base verb meaning to provide or offer. The prefix adds a sense of completion or transfer, so suteikti often implies a formal or deliberate bestowal rather than a casual giving.

It is commonly used with nouns such as teisė (a right), galimybė (an opportunity), stipendija (a scholarship), parama (support), įgaliojimai (powers), or pinigines lėšas (financial funds). The recipient is typically expressed in the dative (kam?) or with a recipient noun. For example: Universitetas suteikė stipendiją studentui (The university granted a scholarship to the student); Savivaldybė suteikė teisę naudotis sporto kompleksu (The municipality granted the right to use the sports facility).

Grammatical notes: Suteikti is a perfective verb and commonly denotes a completed transfer of something tangible or intangible. It can be used in reporting or formal statements about rights, privileges, or resources being allocated. The related noun suteikimas refers to a grant or provision, as in a formal granting of a benefit or authorization.