kvadratinis

The Lithuanian word 'kvadratinis' directly translates to 'square' in English. It functions as an adjective and is used to describe something that has the shape or properties of a square. In Lithuanian grammar, adjectives must agree with the noun they modify in terms of gender, number, and case. Therefore, 'kvadratinis' will change its ending depending on the specific noun it's describing.

Root: 'kvadrat-' – this is the core meaning related to 'square'.

Suffix: '-inis' – this is a common adjectival suffix in Lithuanian, indicating a quality or characteristic.

• Masculine: 'kvadratinis' (nominative singular) e.g., 'kvadratinis stalas' (a square table)

• Feminine: 'kvadratinė' (nominative singular) e.g., 'kvadratinė dėžė' (a square box)

• Singular: 'kvadratinis' (masculine), 'kvadratinė' (feminine)

• Plural: 'kvadratiniai' (masculine), 'kvadratinės' (feminine) e.g., 'kvadratiniai stalai' (square tables), 'kvadratinės dėžės' (square boxes)

• Nominative (Kas? - Who? What?): 'kvadratinis' (e.g., 'Tai kvadratinis stalas.' - This is a square table.)

• Genitive (Ko? - Whose? Of what?): 'kvadratinio' (e.g., 'kvadratinio stalo kraštas' - the edge of a square table)

• Dative (Kam? - To whom? To what?): 'kvadratiniam' (e.g., 'duoti kvadratiniam stalui' - to give to a square table)

• Accusative (Ką? - Whom? What?): 'kvadratinį' (e.g., 'Aš matau kvadratinį stalą.' - I see a square table.)

• Instrumental (Kuo? - By whom? By what?): 'kvadratiniu' (e.g., 'rašyti kvadratiniu raštu' - to write with a square script)

• Locative (Kur? - Where? In what?): 'kvadratiniame' (e.g., 'kvadratiniame kambaryje' - in a square room)

• Geometry: It's fundamental in geometry to describe shapes: 'kvadratinis metras' (square meter), 'kvadratinis centimetras' (square centimeter).

• Everyday objects: 'kvadratinis langas' (square window), 'kvadratinis padas' (square base), 'kvadratinė pagalvė' (square pillow).

• Figurative use: While primarily literal, it can occasionally be used to describe something as sturdy or well-defined, similar to how 'square' can be used in English (e.g., 'square deal' meaning fair, though this is less common with 'kvadratinis' in Lithuanian).

Understanding the declension patterns of 'kvadratinis' is crucial for correct grammatical usage in Lithuanian sentences. It follows the typical declension rules for adjectives ending in '-inis'.