pirmaujantys

Pirmaujantys is a Lithuanian term that functions as a present active participle used as an adjective meaning “leading” or “dominant.” It describes persons, groups, or entities that occupy the leading position within a given context, such as a market, field of study, or organization. Examples include pirmaujantys žaidėjai (the leading players) or pirmaujantys vadovai (the top executives).

Grammatically, pirmaujantys is the masculine personal plural form of the present active participle. The feminine plural form is pirmaujančios. The word derives from a stem connected with the idea of being first or in front, formed with participle suffixes that create a descriptor of ongoing action. It can be used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb) and agrees with the noun in gender and number.

Usage notes: pirmaujantys emphasizes a current state of leadership rather than an inherent superiority. In academic, journalistic, and formal prose, it is a common way to refer to those who currently hold a leading position, without implying permanent dominance.

See also: lyderystė (leadership), dominavimas (dominance), pirmavimas (leading).