atsakymas

Atsakymas is a Lithuanian noun that denotes the content of a reply, the answer given to a question, statement, or problem. It can refer to a spoken, written, or electronic response and is used in everyday language as well as in formal or technical contexts.

Origins and form: the word is formed from the verb atsakyti (to answer) with the noun-forming suffix -mas. It is related to the root sak- (to say) through the verb sakyti (to say). Atsakymas is masculine and commonly appears in the plural as atsakymai. The main declined forms include atsakymo (genitive singular) and atsakymui (dative singular); other case forms follow standard Lithuanian noun declension patterns.

Usage and scope: in conversation, atsakymas refers to what is said in reply, for example, “Koks yra atsakymas į klausimą?” In written form, it can denote a formal reply or response, such as “pateikti atsakymą” or “rašytinis atsakymas.” In computing and science, atsakymas is used for a response, as in “HTTP atsakymas” (server response). The term can also indicate an explanation or justification of a proposition or decision.

See also: atsakyti (to answer); related concepts include replies, responses, and explanations in various contexts.