surinkim

Surinkim is a term encountered in the Lithuanian language. It is derived from the verb surinkti, meaning to collect, gather, or assemble. In standard Lithuanian, the noun for such a gathering is typically surinkimas, and the first-person plural imperative is surinkime. The form surinkim is not widely recognized as a standard noun or verb form in formal dictionaries, and its usage is largely nonstandard or dialectal.

In linguistic terms, surinkim can appear as a nonstandard or contracted variant rather than a formal grammatical form. Some speakers may use it in informal speech or creative writing as a compact or emphatic way to express the idea of gathering or collecting. Because it is not part of prescriptive grammar, its appearance is usually limited to casual contexts, slogans, or branding where conventional rules are relaxed.

Usage and contexts vary. In everyday conversation, speakers are more likely to use surinkti as the verb and surinkimas as the noun, or surinkime for the inclusive imperative in formal or standard contexts. When seen in media, marketing, or signage, surinkim is typically a stylized or playful choice rather than a grammatically fixed form. Its interpretation will depend on the surrounding text and the creator’s intent.

See also: surinkti, surinkimas, surinkime. These forms represent the standard linguistic relatives of the concept of gathering or collecting in Lithuanian.