formuoja

Formuoja is a Lithuanian verb meaning forms or is forming. It is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb formuoti (to form, to shape). The word can describe the act of creating or shaping something tangible, such as a product, as well as shaping abstract things like opinions, processes, or structures.

Etymology and morphology: Formuoja derives from the verb stem form- and the infinitive suffix -uoti, related to the noun forma (shape, form). In Lithuanian, present tense endings indicate person and number; formuoja corresponds to the third-person singular. The verb overall expresses ongoing or habitual forming activity.

Usage and notes: The form is common in everyday language, journalism, education, and management discourse. It can apply to physical creation, as well as to shaping ideas, policies, or cultures. The phrase can be used with both concrete objects and abstract concepts.

Examples:

- Jis formuoja įspūdį apie save. (He forms an impression of himself.)

- Mokytojas padeda studentams formuoti kritinį mąstymą. (The teacher helps students form critical thinking.)

- Įmonės vadovai formuoja organizacijos kultūrą. (Company leaders shape the organization’s culture.)

See also: formuoti, forma, formavimas.