izmantoti

Izmantoti is a Lithuanian verb that means “to use” or “to make use of.” It is a regular verb in the first conjugation, with the infinitive ending in –ti and a stem that typically ends in a consonant or a vowel. In contemporary spoken Lithuanian, izmantoti is considered somewhat formal or literary and is often replaced by more common verbs such as naudoti (to use) or išnaudoti (to exploit). Nevertheless, izmantoti remains in literary texts, legal documents, and dictionaries as a recognized synonym for the general notion of usage.

The verb can be used transitively and intransitively. For example, "Jis izmantotė savo laiko," meaning “He used his time.” In plural contexts, the form changes accordingly: “Jie izmantotų šiankio valandas.” The past tense is formed with the appropriate past personal endings, giving forms such as izmantavai (you used) or izmantavo (he used). The future tense is formed with the auxiliary būti plus the infinitive: „Aš būsiu išmantotas“ (I will be used).

In many dictionaries, izmantoti is defined alongside its derivatives and related words. The root izmant- is related to the Czech *užmítat*, meaning “to use.” The verb’s use is more common in formal or historical contexts, but learners of Lithuanian may encounter it in heritage literature or legal texts.

Overall, izmantoti is an archaic or stylistically elevated equivalent of the more common naudoti, and its presence highlights the richness of Lithuanian verb usage and the historical layers within the language.