supratimas

Supratimas is a Lithuanian noun meaning understanding, comprehension, or grasp of a concept. It denotes the cognitive ability to interpret information, rules, arguments, or phenomena, and can refer to both a general understanding and specific insight. The term is common in everyday speech and is widely used in education, philosophy, psychology, and linguistics.

Etymology and form: supratimas is derived from the verb suprasti, “to understand.” The noun is formed with the suffix -imas and is grammatically masculine. Phrases such as gilus supratimas (deep understanding) or nepilnas supratimas (incomplete understanding) are common in usage.

Usage and nuance: Supratimas implies more than memorized facts; it often connotes the ability to apply knowledge, see connections, or grasp underlying principles. In education, it is used to distinguish between factual recall and genuine understanding. In everyday language, it can describe how well a person interprets a situation or a text.

Philosophical and academic context: In philosophy and cognitive science, supratimas may refer to a principled or insightful grasp of a concept, sometimes contrasted with mere knowledge (žinojimas) or memory (atminimas). In linguistics and semantics, it appears in discussions of how speakers interpret meaning and use language in context.

See also: related terms include aiškinimas (explanation), pažinimas (cognition), and interpretavimas (interpretation). Common collocations include gilus supratimas, praktinis supratimas, and teorinis supratimas.