No. 128 in Lithuanian
patys
"Patys" means "themselves" or "on their own" (masculine or mixed group, plural).
In a sentence
Mes patys susitvarkėme kambarį.
We cleaned the room ourselves.
Here, 'patys' emphasizes that the subject (we) performed the action themselves, without external help.
Jūs patys nusprendžiate, ką daryti.
You decide what to do yourselves.
In this usage, 'patys' indicates that the decision-making is carried out by the subject (you) independently.
Vaikai patys pasigamino pietus.
The kids prepared lunch themselves.
The word 'patys' here highlights the independence of the children in completing the task themselves.
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