valdyti

Valdyti is a Lithuanian verb meaning to govern, to control, to manage, or to operate. It is used for people who lead organizations, for institutions or systems that require administration, and for devices or processes that can be guided or regulated. In everyday language it can also refer to controlling emotions or impulses, as in valdyti pyktį.

Etymology and related terms: valdyti derives from the root vald-, associated with rule and power. Related nouns include valdžia (rule, authority), valdovas or valdytojas (ruler or manager). These terms share a common semantic field centered on authority, administration and governance.

Usage and nuance: valdyti is transitive and typically takes a direct object in the accusative, such as valdyti įmonę (to run a company), valdyti valstybę (to govern a state), or valdyti procesą (to manage a process). It can describe political leadership, corporate management, or the operation of machines and systems, as in valdyti įrenginį (to operate a device). In a personal sense, it can mean exercising self-control, for example valdyti savo emocijas (to control one’s emotions).

Grammatical note: valdyti is an infinitive and follows standard Lithuanian verb patterns; its forms change by person and tense in everyday speech, and it has participles such as valdantis. It is commonly used across formal and informal registers.

Overall, valdyti encompasses the idea of directing, regulating, and supervising, whether applied to people, organizations, technology, or personal behavior.