poreikiais

Poreikiais is the instrumental plural form of the Lithuanian noun poreikis, meaning needs or requirements. The term is used in formal and academic language to refer to multiple needs and to describe what resources, conditions, or actions are necessary. The base noun poreikis is masculine, and its common forms include poreikio (genitive singular), poreikiui (dative singular), poreikį (accusative singular), poreikiai (nominative plural), poreikius (accusative plural), poreikiams (dative plural), and poreikyje/poreikiyje in the locative, with poreikiais representing the instrumental plural.

In usage, poreikiais is typically found in constructions that require the instrumental case. Examples include remiantis poreikiais (based on needs) and poreikiais grindžiamas sprendimas (a decision grounded on needs). The instrumental plural form also appears in phrases describing how plans or policies are shaped by needs.

Semantic note: poreikiais generally conveys collective or organizational needs rather than individual wishes, and it is often contrasted with forms like poreikiai (needs) or poreikis (a single need) depending on number and focus. The term is common in policy, planning, project management, and linguistic discussions about how needs influence decisions. See also related forms such as poreikiams (dative plural) and poreikių (genitive plural) to distinguish case and number in Lithuanian grammar.