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 …

4 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 …

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 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 …

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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 …