Around half a million inhabitants of Lithuania of non-Lithuanian background speak Lithuanian daily as a second language. Lithuanian is closely related to neighbouring Latvian, though the two …

Lithuanian language, East Baltic language most closely related to Latvian; it is spoken primarily in Lithuania, where it has been the official language since 1918. It is the most archaic Indo …

Lithuanian is the state language of Lithuania and one of the official languages of the European Union (EU). It is also recognised as a minority language in Poland.

Today, Lithuanian has two main dialects—Aukstaitian (Highland Lithuanian) and Samogitian (Lowland Lithuanian)—with the former serving as the standard form. It is also the official …

Lithuanian (lietuvių kalba, pronounced [lʲiəˈtʊvʲuː kɐɫˈbɐ]) is an East Baltic language belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European language family. It is the language of Lithuanians and …

Lithuanian stands as a remarkable testimony to the endurance and adaptability of languages. With its complex grammar, rich phonological system, and deep historical roots, it provides a …

Lithuanian is generally divided into two main dialect groups: Aukštaitian (Highland Lithuanian) and Samogitian (Žemaitian or Lowland Lithuanian). These dialects differ in phonology, vocabulary, …

6 days ago · Lithuania, country of northeastern Europe, the southernmost and largest of the three Baltic states. Lithuania was a powerful empire that dominated much of eastern Europe in the …

The history of Lithuania dates back to settlements founded about 10,000 years ago, [1][2] but the first written record of the name for the country dates back to 1009 AD. [3] Lithuanians, one of …

Nov 21, 2025 · Baltic languages - Lithuanian, Latvian, Prussian: Lithuanians are first mentioned in historical sources in 1009 ce.