dirbame

Dirbame is a Lithuanian verb form meaning "we work" or "we are working." It is the first-person plural present tense of the verb dirbti, which means "to work." The infinitive dirbti is built from the stem dirb- with the infinitive ending -ti; present tense forms for this verb include dirbu, dirbi, dirba, dirbame, dirbate, dirba. Therefore, dirbame denotes that the speaker and others are performing work in the present or in a general present sense.

Usage and meaning: Dirbame is used to describe collective action, collaboration, or ongoing labor. It refers to work performed by a group, a team, or a company, and it appears in everyday speech, workplace communication, and descriptions of current projects. Beyond ordinary usage, dirbame may also appear in slogans, branding, or organizational names to emphasize cooperation and productivity.

Examples: Mes dirbame nuo devynių ryto. (We have been working since nine in the morning.) Mes dirbame kartu dėl šio projekto. (We are working together on this project.)

Related forms: The form derives from the base dirb- with the present-tense ending -ame. Related present forms include dirbu, dirbi, dirba, dirbate, and past forms such as dirbau, dirbai, dirbo. See also Lithuanian verb conjugation and the verb dirbti for broader context.