atkuriam

Atkuriam is a Lithuanian verb form derived from the verb atkurti, which means to restore, rebuild, or recreate. The root atkur- conveys the idea of bringing something back to a previous or improved state. In standard Lithuanian, the present tense first person plural form is typically atkuriame, while atkuriam can appear in informal speech, poetry, or advertising as a contracted or shortened variant. Because of its brevity, atkuriam is sometimes used in slogans or captions where rhythm or space considerations prevail.

Usage and nuance

Atkuriam denotes collective action by the speaker and others, roughly translating to “we restore” or, in hortatory contexts, “let us restore.” In formal writing, speakers would normally use atkuriame, but atkuriam may appear for emphasis, stylistic effect, or in everyday conversation. It can also appear at the beginning of an exclamatory phrase or slogan, for example in campaigns emphasizing community rebuilding or cultural revival.

Related forms

From atkurti, other common forms include atkuriamas (passive participle meaning “to be restored”) and atkuriamoji (adjectival form). The term is primarily linguistic and is most relevant for discussions of Lithuanian verb morphology, syntax, and informal usage.

See also

Atkurti, Lithuanian language, Lithuanian verb forms.

Note

Atkuriam is not a separate lexical entry with distinct meaning beyond being a contracted or dialectal form of atkuriame in specific contexts.