taisyti

Taisyti is a Lithuanian verb that translates to "to fix," "to repair," "to mend," or "to correct" in English. Its meaning is versatile and depends on the context in which it is used.

When referring to physical objects, taisyti typically means to restore something that is broken or damaged to a functional state. This could involve repairing a broken appliance, mending torn clothing, or fixing a damaged piece of furniture. For example, "Mano automobilis sugedo, todėl jį reikia taisyti" translates to "My car broke down, so it needs to be repaired."

Beyond physical repairs, taisyti can also be used to describe correcting errors or making improvements to non-physical things. This includes correcting mistakes in writing or speech, such as "Jis taisė savo rašybos klaidas" meaning "He corrected his spelling mistakes." It can also refer to making amendments to plans, rules, or laws. "Reikia taisyti įstatymą, nes jis neefektyvus" means "The law needs to be amended because it is ineffective."

In a more abstract sense, taisyti can imply making something better or improving a situation. For instance, one might say "Jis bando taisyti savo santykius su draugu" meaning "He is trying to mend his relationship with his friend." The core idea remains that of bringing something from a less desirable state to a more satisfactory one.