Lithuanian–English dictionary

Alvinas

A en given name.

alyva

A flower of the lilac shrub.

Alžyras

A country in North Africa. Official name: People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. Capital and largest city: Algiers. [from 1575]

ãmalas

(uncountable) A sweet, sticky substance deposited on leaves and other plant parts by insects (especially aphids and scale insects) feeding on plant sap, or by fungi.

ãmaras

A sap-sucking insect pest of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.

amatas

(countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].

amatininkas

A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.

Amazonė

(sometimes, attributive) A region including much of this river; specifically, the region of the Amazon Rainforest, or of the Amazon River Basin.

ambasada

An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.

ambasadorė

An official messenger and representative.

ambasadorius

A diplomat of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there their sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)

ambrozija

Any fungus of a number of species that insects such as ambrosia beetles carry as symbionts, "farming" them on poor-quality food such as wood, where they grow, providing food for the insect.

amebos

(biology) A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.

amen

At the end of religious prayers: so be it.

Amerika

A supercontinent consisting of North America, Central America and South America regarded as a whole.

amerikiečių

Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.

amerikietė

A citizen or national of the United States of America.

amerikietis

A citizen or national of the United States of America.

amerikietiškas

Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.

ametistas

A transparent purple to violet variety of quartz with traces of manganese, used as a gemstone.

amfiteatras

An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.

amnestija

An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection.

amoniakas

(inorganic compound) A gaseous, toxic compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste.

amoralus

Immoral, not good, bad.

Amoras

(Roman god) The god of love, son of Venus; sometimes depicted as a putto (a naked, winged boy with bow and arrow). The Roman counterpart of Eros.

Amos

(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Amoso knyga

(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

ampulė

A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection.

Amsterdamas

A city and municipality of North Holland, Netherlands; the capital city of the Netherlands.

amuletas

A religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, or evil spirits.

amunicija

Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.

Amūras

The world's ninth-longest river, forming part of the border between the Far East of Russia and Manchuria in Northeastern China, emptying into the Pacific Ocean through the Strait of Tartary, where the mouth of the river faces the northern end of the island of Sakhalin.

amžinai

At any or all times in the future; forever.

amžinasis įšalas

Permanently frozen ground, or a specific layer thereof.

amžius

A period of one hundred consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

anagrama

(of words) A word or phrase that is created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

analinis

(not comparable) Of, related to, intended for or involving the anus. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anarchija

(countable) A chaotic and confusing absence of any form of political authority or government.

anarchistas

One who believes in or advocates the absence of hierarchy and authority in most forms (compare anarchism), especially one who works toward the realization of such.

Anatolija

A peninsula in West Asia, comprising most of the modern Republic of Turkey. Bounded by the Black Sea to the north, the Armenian Highland to the east, the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Aegean Sea to the west.

anatomija

The art of studying the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy.

ančiasnapis

A semiaquatic monotreme from eastern Australia with a bill resembling that of a duck, that has a mole-like body, a tail resembling that of a beaver, a waterproof pelt, and flat webbed feet (Ornithorhynchus anatinus).

Ančiogala

A fictional city, located in the fictional US state of Calisota, that serves as the home of Donald Duck, his surrounding cast, and several other anthropomorphic animals.

ančiukas

A young duck.

ančiuvis

Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in sixteen genera, those of the genus Engraulis being widely sold as food.

Andai

Synonym of Andes Mountains.

Andriejus

The first Apostle in the New Testament.

Andrius

(countable) A en given name.

androidas

A robot that is designed to look and act like a human being (not necessarily a male one).

aneksija

Addition or incorporation of something, or territories that have been annexed.

aneksuoti

To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.

anemija

(American spelling, uncountable, pathology) A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen to the tissues is reduced, either because of too few red blood cells, or because of too little hemoglobin, resulting in pallor and fatigue.

anga

An opening that goes all the way through a solid body, a fabric, etc.; a perforation; a rent.

angaras

A large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept.

angis

A venomous snake in the family Viperidae.

anglas

A native or inhabitant of England; a man who is English by ancestry, birth, descent, or naturalisation. [from 7th c.]

Anglija

(historical) The territory of the Angles and (later) Anglo-Saxons in Britain at any given time before the founding of the Kingdom of England, or the territory of the English people at any given time, in either the Kingdom of England or the United Kingdom.

anglikõnas

A member of an Anglican Church.

anglikõnė

A member of an Anglican Church.

anglis

(countable, uncountable) impure carbon obtained by destructive distillation of wood or other organic matter, that is, heating it in the absence of oxygen.

angliškai

The language that developed in England and is now spoken in the British Isles, the Commonwealth of Nations, North America, and many other parts of the world.

anglų kalba

The language that developed in England and is now spoken in the British Isles, the Commonwealth of Nations, North America, and many other parts of the world.

Angola

Synonym of angora (cat).

Ankara

The capital city of Turkey and the capital of Ankara Province.

anketa

A form containing a list of questions; a means of gathering information for a survey.

ankštas

of small volume, cramped (of a room, house)

ankstesnis

(not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.

anksti

At a time before expected; sooner than usual.

ankštis

(botany) A seed case for legumes (e.g. peas, beans, peppers); a seedpod.

ankstus

At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.

ankstyvas

At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.

anodas

(electricity) An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a positive or a negative voltage with respect to cathode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).

anonimas

An anonymous person.

anonimiškumas

(uncountable) The quality or state of being anonymous (nameless or unidentified). [from 1820]

ant

Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.

ant grotelio kepti

(transitive) To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.

antakis

The hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket.

Antanas

A en given name, in regular use since the Middle Ages.

Antaris

Alpha Scorpii (α Sco), the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. It is a M type red giant, and is a binary with a B type companion visible in greenish.

Antarktida

The southernmost continent, south of the Southern Ocean, containing the South Pole.

antauga

The whorl left in lumber by the base of a branch growing out of the tree's trunk.

antena

(chiefly, _, UK) A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.

antibiotikas

(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

antíena

(uncountable) The flesh of a duck used as food.

antifrizas

A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water.

antiherojus

(literature, RPG) A protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals.

Antikristas

(Christianity, Islam) A false messiah who, under direct control of the Devil, will usher in the abomination in the end times; a false prophet.

antikūnas

(immunology) A protein produced by B-lymphocytes that binds to a specific antigen.

antilopė

Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.

antilopė šoklė

A small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa having a dense, brown, speckled coat (Oreotragus oreotragus).

añtinas

A male duck.

antis

(uncountable) The flesh of a duck used as food.

antisemitizmas

(narrower sense) Prejudice, discrimination, hostility or political or religious opposition directed against ethnic or religious Jews or against Judaism; antijudaism; judeophobia.

antkapis

A grave marker, a stone slab or similar object marking a person's grave.

antklodė

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

antologija

A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.

antradienis

(US, Canada, informal in UK) On Tuesday.

antras

Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.

antraštė

(journalism) The heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.

antrinis

Next in order to the first or primary; of second place in origin, rank, etc.

antropologija

The scientific study of humans, systematically describing the ethnographic, linguistic, archaeological, and evolutionary dimensions of humanity using a holistic methodological framework.

antsnukis

A device used to prevent an animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.

antspaudas

A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.

anūkas

A child of someone's child.

anūkė

The daughter of someone's child.

anyžinė ožiažolė

An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

anyžius

An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

Aomenas

A city, special administrative region, and peninsula in China, west of Hong Kong.

aparatas

A complex machine or instrument.

aparatinė įranga

(computing) The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software.

aparatūra

Fixtures, equipment, fasteners, tools, and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.

apatija

Lack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).

apatiniai

Underwear covering the genitalia and often buttocks, usually going no higher than the navel.

apdaras

An act or instance of putting clothes on.

apdrìskėlis

A person with tattered clothing.

apelsinas

Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.

apelsinmedis

(countable) An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis which yields oranges (the fruit).

apendektomija

(surgery) The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix.

apendicitas

(pathology) inflammation of the vermiform appendix

apetitas

The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.

apgailėtinas

Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

apgamas

A mark on the skin formed before birth.

apgaudinėti

(intransitive) To violate rules in order to gain, or attempt to gain, advantage from a situation.

apgavystė

An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.

apgula

(military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.

apibrėžimas

(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

apibūdinimas

(linguistics) The act or practice of recording and describing actual language usage in a given speech community, as opposed to prescription, i.e. laying down norms of language usage.

apie

Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]

apimti

To consider as part of something; to comprehend.

apimtis

The space, area, volume, point, or abstract location, to which something extends.

apipjaustymas

The surgical excision of the foreskin and usually all or most of the penile frenulum.

apipjaustytas

(medicine, urology) Of a man, having had the foreskin of the penis excised.

apipjaustyti

(military, nautical, slang) To trim off the portion of the barrel liner of a large-caliber naval gun that protrudes from the end of the barrel as a result of the liner slowly stretching from prolonged fire.

apiplėšti

(transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence.

apiplyšėlis

A person with tattered clothing.

apkabinimas

A close embrace, especially when charged with an emotion such as affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").

apkabinti

(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.

apkalta

(countable, law, chiefly, US) The act of impeaching or charging a public official with misconduct, especially if serious, often with the aim of having the official dismissed from office.

apkasas

(military) A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.

apkeliauti

(transitive) To travel throughout (a place).

apklausa

The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

apklausinėti

(transitive) to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner

apklotas

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

aplankas

(computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.

aplankymas

A single act of visiting.

aplankyti

(transitive) To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.) [from 13th c.]

apleisti

(transitive) To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]

aplenkti

To pass a slower moving object or entity (on the side closest to oncoming traffic).

aplinka

(computing) The software or hardware existing on any particular computer system.

aplinkybė

Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.