naudingas

Naudingas is a Lithuanian adjective meaning useful or beneficial. It is used to describe things, actions, or decisions that bring advantages, value, or utility. The term appears in everyday language as well as in formal writing, policy documents, and professional discourse.

Etymology and grammar: Naudingas is formed from the verb naudoti, meaning to use, and the related noun naudin gumas (usefulness, utility). Like other Lithuanian adjectives, naudingas changes form to agree with the gender and number of the noun it describes. Common forms include naudingas (masculine singular), naudinga (feminine singular), and the corresponding plural forms such as naudingi (masculine plural) and naudingos (feminine plural).

Usage and nuances: The word conveys that something provides practical benefit, help, or value beyond mere existence. It can describe objects (tools, methods), actions (policies, decisions), or outcomes (results, effects) that contribute positively to a goal. In contrast to more general terms, naudingas emphasizes utility and merit in a given context.

Examples:

- Šis sprendimas yra naudingas. (This decision is useful/beneficial.)

- Ši priemonė yra naudinga. (This tool is useful.)

- Šie sprendimai yra naudingi. (These decisions are useful.)

- Šios priemonės yra naudingos. (These tools are useful.)

See also: related Lithuanian terms for utility and benefit, such as naudingi vaizdiniai apibūdinimai (usefulness) and naudingumas (usefulness/utility).