apsaugoti
Apsaugoti is a Lithuanian verb meaning to protect or safeguard, especially from harm or danger. It is a perfective verb formed with the prefix ap- added to the root saug- (to guard). The imperfective counterpart is saugoti, used for ongoing or repeated protection.
In usage, apsaugoti takes a direct object in the accusative and is often followed by a phrase
Past forms use the participle apsaugotas/apsaugota, describing something that has been protected. Examples: Duomenys buvo apsaugoti.
The etymology traces to the root saug- with the prefix ap-, indicating completion or intensification.
Related terms include saugoti (to guard), apsauga (protection), saugumas (safety), and other protection-related phrases in Lithuanian.