Veikiant

Veikiant is a Lithuanian non-finite verb form derived from the verb veikti, meaning to act, operate, or function. It is used as an adverbial or gerund-like form to express concurrent or related action in relation to the main verb. In usage, veikiant typically conveys that the action of the main clause occurs while the action described by veikiant is taking place, or it provides the manner, cause, or condition of the main clause. The form does not carry person, number, or tense, which makes it a non-finite construction that can function in a variety of syntactic roles.

Formation and usage: Veikiant is formed from the verb stem with the -ant suffix and is used in subordinate adverbial clauses or phrases attached to the main clause. It can express various circumstantial meanings, such as simultaneous action or circumstance under which the action occurs. It is distinct from the finite verb form and from the present participle veikiantis, which can function as an adjective describing a subject performing the action.

Comparison: Other non-finite forms of veikti include the infinitive veikti and other participial forms. The adverbial use of veikiant appears most often in formal writing, grammatical descriptions, and historical or didactic texts rather than in everyday speech.

See also: veikti, veikimas, Lithuanian grammar, non-finite verbs.