This is the 128th most frequent Lithuanian word.
patys
"Patys" means "themselves" or "on their own" (masculine or mixed group, plural).
In this usage, 'patys' indicates that the decision-making is carried out by the subject (you) independently.
Jūs patys nusprendžiate, ką daryti.
You decide what to do yourselves.
The word 'patys' here highlights the independence of the children in completing the task themselves.
Vaikai patys pasigamino pietus.
The kids prepared lunch themselves.
Here, 'patys' emphasizes that the subject (we) performed the action themselves, without external help.