izmantoju

Izmantoju is a Latvian verb form that conveys the idea of using or employing something. It represents the first‑person singular present tense form of the verb izmanto­t, meaning to use or to employ. In everyday language, izmantoju is used by a speaker to describe their current action of utilizing an object, tool, method, or resource.

In usage, izmantoju appears in many registers, from informal speech to formal writing. It can be combined with various objects and complements to describe practical action, such as using a computer, applying a technique, or taking advantage of available resources. The form is productive in common Latvian sentences and is often found in instructions, guides, and user interfaces, where a speaker communicates their personal action.

Examples:

- Es izmantoju datoru ikdienā. (I use a computer daily.)

- Es izmantoju jaunu programmatūru, lai uzlabotu darbu plūsmu. (I use new software to improve workflow.)

- Vai tu izmantoji šo rīku? (Do you use this tool?)

Grammatical notes:

- Izmantoju is one specific finite form; other persons and tenses require different conjugations of the same verb, typically derived from the infinitive izmantojot/izmantot. The exact forms vary with person and number, as is typical for Latvian verbs.

- The verb izmantojot has related forms such as izmantošana (usage) and izmantojošs (using, participial form), which appear in related constructions.

See also:

- Izmantot, the infinitive verb meaning to use

- Izmantotā lietošana (usage)

- Latvian verb conjugation and morphology