Vadinamas

Vadinamas is a Lithuanian present passive participle derived from the verb vadinti, meaning to call or to name. It functions as an adjective-like form that denotes that something is designated by a particular name or designation. In grammar, vadinamas is used to agree with the noun it describes in gender and number and can serve both attributive and predicative roles. As an attributive form, it precedes or follows a noun, for example in a sentence like "Šis žmogus vadinamas Jonas," meaning "This person is called Jonas." In predicative position, it can appear with a copular verb to state the designation or nickname.

Vadinamas belongs to a family of present passive participles formed from verbs with the -inti infinitive. Its other forms include vadinama (feminine singular) and vadinami/vadinamos (plural). The sense conveyed by vadinamas is typically that the name is established or commonly used, rather than describing an act of naming occurring at the moment.

In usage, vadinamas can introduce nicknames, titles, or official designations, and is often found in descriptive prose, biographical writing, and news reports. Related verbs include vadinti (to call/name) and pavadinti (to name, to christen).