Vyrauja

Vyrauja is a Lithuanian verb form meaning to prevail, dominate, or hold sway. It is used to describe what is most influential, widespread, or characteristic within a given context, such as public opinion, market conditions, or cultural trends. The form vyrauja is the third-person singular present tense of the verb vyrauti, whose infinitive is vyrauti. The word is common in both formal and informal language and often appears in journalism and analysis.

Usage in Lithuanian typically describes a stable, current state where a particular phenomenon or influence is dominant. The subject of vyrauja is usually a noun phrase referring to the prevailing element, such as a belief, trend, or condition. Common collocations include vyrauja nuomonė (an opinion prevails), vyrauja tendencija (a tendency prevails), and vyrauja rinkoje (prevails in the market). The expression can convey a sense of dominance within a domain without implying action by a single agent.

Examples:

- Rinkoje vyrauja stabilios kainos. (In the market, stable prices prevail.)

- Šio sezono mados tendencijos vyrauja visoje industrijoje. (This season’s fashion trends prevail across the industry.)

- Visuomenėje vyrauja nuomonė, kad reikia reformų. (In society, there is a prevailing opinion that reforms are needed.)

See also: Lithuanian language; verb conjugation; Baltic languages.