atskirti

Atskirti is a Lithuanian verb meaning to separate, detach, or isolate. It is also used in a broader sense to mean distinguishing or differentiating between things, ideas, or categories. In physical contexts it describes removing a part from a whole or isolating an element from its surroundings; in abstract contexts it can refer to differentiating between concepts, groups, or pieces of information.

Etymology: The word derives from the root skirti, which means to divide or allocate, with the prefix at- indicating separation or completion. It is cognate with related Baltic forms such as Latvian atšķirt, reflecting a common Proto-Baltic heritage.

Usage: Atskirti is a transitive verb and is typically used with a direct object. It can also be paired with prepositions such as nuo (from) to indicate separation from something, or tarp to indicate a distinction between items. The associated noun atsiskyrimas denotes the act or process of separation or distinction; adjectives formed from the verb describe something that has been separated or is distinct.

Examples: Atskirti dalį nuo visumos. (to separate a part from the whole). Atskirti vieną spalvą nuo kitos. (to distinguish one color from another). Atskirti įtaką nuo kitų veiksnių. (to separate influence from other factors).

See also: skirti, atsiskyrimas, atsiskirtas, atskirtumas.