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 languages …

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-European …

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 language of Lithuania …

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 the official …

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 fascinating study …

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

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 14th–16th …

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 the Baltic …

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