Veikiamasis

Veikiamasis is a Lithuanian term that translates to "active" or "acting" in English, primarily used in grammar and linguistics. It refers to the voice of a verb that indicates the subject of the sentence performs the action of the verb. In contrast to the passive voice, where the subject receives the action, the active voice emphasizes the doer of the action.

For instance, in the sentence "The dog chases the ball," "dog" is the subject performing the action "chases." This is an example of the active voice. The corresponding passive construction would be "The ball is chased by the dog," where "ball" is the subject receiving the action. Lithuanian grammar, like many other languages, distinguishes between these two voices.

The active voice is generally considered more direct and concise. It is the most common voice used in everyday communication. Understanding the difference between active and passive voice is crucial for comprehending sentence structure and conveying meaning accurately in Lithuanian. Linguists analyze the use of veikiamasis to understand stylistic choices, emphasis, and the natural flow of language.