Utikrinama

Utikrinama is a Lithuanian term used to express verification status. It is a participial form related to the verb tikrinti, meaning to verify or check. As a present passive participle, utikrinama can function as an adjective describing a noun or as part of a verbal construction indicating that something is subject to verification. In Lithuanian, participles agree with the noun in gender, number, and case, so utikrinama can appear with inflected endings to match the noun it modifies.

Usage and context: Utikrinama tends to occur in formal, technical, or administrative writing, including scientific reports and regulatory documents. It signals that the item it describes has undergone verification or is awaiting verification, depending on the surrounding syntax. Because of its formal register, the term is less common in everyday speech and journalism outside specialized domains.

Etymology and related terms: The root is tikr- from tikrinti (to verify). It is part of a broader family of Lithuanian words related to verification and certainty, including patikrinti (to check) and užtikrinti (to ensure). This illustrates how Lithuanian forms participles to express status such as verified or verifiable.

Related terms: patikrinti, tikrinti, užtikrinti, verifikacija.