teisingas

Teisingas is a Lithuanian adjective meaning fair, just, rightful, or proper. It is used to describe actions, decisions, rules, or people that conform to principles of justice, equity, and legality. The term is closely linked to the concept of teisė (law, rights) and to the noun teisingumas (justice). In everyday language it can describe a fair treatment of others, a legitimate outcome, or the correct application of rules. Common phrases include teisingas sprendimas (a fair decision) and teisingas elgesys (fair behavior). The adverb teisingai means in a fair, correct, or proper manner.

Etymology: The word derives from the same semantic field as teisė and teisingumas and shares its root with related Lithuanian forms indicating justice and legality. It is used across formal and informal contexts to express conformity with fairness or law.

Grammar: Teisingas is the masculine singular nominative form; teisinga for feminine; teisingi for masculine plural and teisingos for feminine plural. It is often paired with nouns such as sprendimas, požiūris, elgesys, or teisėtumas, depending on nuance.

Related terms: teisė (law, right), teisinis (legal), teisėtas (lawful, legitimate), teisingumas (justice). In related Baltic languages, cognates appear in Latvian as taisnīgs (fair).

Notes: While teisingas emphasizes justice and properness, it does not by itself imply absolute moral approval; context determines whether a stated fairness is perceived as genuine or formal. It is commonly used in legal, political, and ethical discussions as well as in everyday conversation.