Tikras

Tikras is a Lithuanian adjective meaning true, real, genuine, or certain. It is used to describe authenticity or veracity, whether of objects, statements, or qualities, and can function as a predicate or as a modifier. In everyday language it appears in phrases such as "tikras faktas" (a real/true fact) and "tikra tiesa" (the real truth), as well as in expressions like "tikras žmogus" (a genuine person).

Etymology and usage range: The word is of Baltic origin and conveys a sense of actuality and certainty. It covers broad contexts from factual accuracy to authenticity of objects or people. In formal writing and in speech it can emphasize credibility, while in some colloquial uses it strengthens assertions about reality. The antonym is netikras (fake, false). Related terms include autentiškas (authentic) and tiesa (truth).

Grammar and morphology: Like other Lithuanian adjectives, tikras inflects for gender and number. Common forms include tikras (masculine singular), tikra (feminine singular), tikri (masculine plural), and tikros (feminine plural). Neuter agreement occurs with neuter nouns in the same way as other adjectives. Examples: "tikras faktas," "tikra tiesa," "tikri dalykai," "tikras žmogus." In negation or contrast, the opposite term is often netikras.

See also: Lithuanian language; netikras; autentiškas; tiesa.