patikimos

Patikimos is the feminine plural form of the Lithuanian adjective patikimas, meaning reliable or trustworthy. It is used to describe feminine-noun subjects in the nominative plural, for example patikimos įmonės (reliable companies) or patikimos moterys (trustworthy women).

Etymology and grammar: the word patikimas comes from the verb patikėti, meaning to entrust or to trust, with the adjectival suffix -imas. The full paradigm includes patikimas (masculine singular), patikima (feminine singular), patikimi (masculine plural), and patikimos (feminine plural). Adjectival forms agree with the noun in gender and number.

Usage and nuance: in Lithuanian, patikimas, patikima, and patikimos describe things or people regarded as dependable or worthy of trust. The term is common in everyday language, business contexts, and media. It can apply to institutions, brands, or individuals who have demonstrated reliability. The usage often implies reputational quality rather than a formal certification.

Examples: patikimos įmonės are companies considered dependable partners; patikimos institucijos are trusted institutions. In sentences, one might say: Šios įmonės yra patikimos partnerės. Patikimos moterys galėjo patarti kolegoms.

See also: patikimas, patikima, patikimi, patikimos; patikimumas (reliability, trustworthiness).