atsakykite

Atsakykite is a Lithuanian verb form meaning “please answer” or “respond,” and it is the second-person plural imperative of atsakyti, “to answer.” It is used to request a response from a group or to address multiple people in formal or polite contexts. The form appears in instructions, forms, questionnaires, surveys, and other directives where a reply is expected.

Morphology and usage notes: Atsakykite is built from the verb stem atsak- with the imperative ending -ykite. The singular informal imperative is atsakyk, while atsakykite is used for addressing more than one person or for a formal tone. In written language and in formal speech, this form is common in procedural or administrative texts.

Examples and contexts: In procedural texts one might see “Atsakykite į klausimus” or “Prašome atsakyti per 24 valandas.” In educational materials and exams, instructors direct students with “Atsakykite į šiuos klausimus.” The form also appears in public notices, customer communications, and online forms to elicit a response. If a softer tone is desired, speakers may add politeness markers such as “prašau” or “prašome” before or after the phrase.

Related terms: Atsakyti (to answer) and Atsakymas (an answer). Etymology: derived from the root atsak- with standard Lithuanian verb-forming suffixes. See also the broader use of the imperative mood in Lithuanian and the distinction between atsakykite and other person forms.

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