padariau

Padariau is the first-person singular past tense form of the Lithuanian verb padaryti, meaning to do or to make. In English, it is commonly translated as "I did" or "I have done" when used for completed actions in the past. As a perfective verb form, padariau emphasizes completion rather than ongoing activity.

Etymology and grammar: Padaryti is built from the prefix pa- (often indicating completion or a discrete action) and the root daryti (to do/make). The form padariau appears with the subject aš (I) in the simple past tense. It contrasts with imperfective forms such as daryti, which describe ongoing or repeated actions. Related forms include padarei (you did), padarė (he/she/it did), and padarėme (we did).

Usage: Padariau is widely used in everyday Lithuanian to report actions completed by the speaker. Examples: "Aš padariau namų darbus." (I did my homework.) "Aš padariau klaidą." (I made a mistake.) The phrase can also convey that the result of the action is relevant to the present, depending on context.

Relation to the language: Padariau illustrates the Lithuanian aspect system, which distinguishes completed (perfective) actions from ongoing or repeated (imperfective) actions. It is common in both informal speech and written Lithuanian.

See also: Padaryti; Daryti; Lithuanian grammar; Lithuanian verbs.