THE LATEST LITHUANIAN TERMINOLOGY DICTIONARIES

1997

Explanatory English-Lithuanian computer terminology dictionary / ed. A. Kirejevas. – Kaunas: Smaltija, 1997. – 366 p. The dictionary contains about 3,000 basic terms and 12,000 compound terms. It includes a separate abbreviation dictionary (about 2,000 abbreviations) and an English-Lithuanian index. Terms are arranged alphabetically and in nested entries—some terms are listed twice: under the headword and alphabetically. Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. Explanations are added to some terms. Some new Lithuanian terms, considered unusual by the authors, are highlighted in parentheses and italics.

Spelling of obstetric and gynecological diagnoses and names of operations: approximately 2,000 names in Latin and Lithuanian / compiled by A. Venčkauskas. – Vilnius: A. Venčkauskas, 1997. – 98, [1] p. This translation glossary presents the names of clinical obstetric and gynecological diagnoses and surgical interventions. There are very few terms from other fields. The glossary is intended for obstetrician-gynecologists and medical students. The terms are divided into two sections: obstetrics and gynecology. These sections are further divided into smaller subsections, in which the terms are arranged alphabetically. The Latin term is given first (nominative, genitive ending, and gender), followed by its Lithuanian equivalent. Lithuanian terms are unaccented. There is no index.

English-Lithuanian and Lithuanian-English mathematics terminology glossary / prepared by B. Burgis, A. Chmieliauskas; Kaunas University of Technology. – 2nd ed. – Kaunas, 1997. – 52 p. The glossary is intended for students at the International Studies Centre of Kaunas University of Technology who study mathematics in English, as well as other students, school pupils, and teachers wishing to learn basic English mathematical terms. The glossary consists of three parts: an English-Lithuanian glossary, a Lithuanian-English

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language glossary, and English explanations of mathematical symbols (some of which also have Lithuanian explanations). Pronunciation is indicated for English terms. Lithuanian words are not marked for stress. Although it is described as a terminology dictionary, it contains a considerable number of verbs, adjectives, and other parts of speech, together with their equivalents.

English-Lithuanian medical terminology dictionary = English-Lithuanian dictionary of medical terms / D. Ramanauskienė, E. Zagorskaitė. – Vilnius: Žodynas, 1997. – 429, [3] p.

This English-Lithuanian medical dictionary contains about 20,000 of the most frequent terms used in clinical practice and healthcare. It is based on the dictionary “Vocabulary of medicine,” compiled by the same authors. The dictionary is intended for students of higher and advanced medical schools, physicians, nurses, and anyone interested in medical science and health-related issues. Since Latin terminology is still used in medicine, the dictionary most often gives the Latin term, its English pronunciation, the Lithuanian equivalent, and a brief explanation of the term, which is sometimes provided as a synonym and sometimes as an explanation. Terms are arranged alphabetically. Lithuanian terms are not marked for stress, and language errors occur. At the end of the dictionary, the prefixes and suffixes most commonly found in medical literature are explained. It includes a list of abbreviations and illustrations of the human skeleton and internal organs. There is no index of Lithuanian terms.

Explanatory dictionary of banking and commerce terminology = Reference dictionary of banking and commerce / A. Buračas; Vilnius University, Kaunas Faculty of Humanities. – Vilnius-Kaunas, 1997. – Part 1: Lithuanian-English explanatory dictionary of banking and commercial terms. – VIII, 454 p.

The first of the six parts planned for this work presents Lithuanian banking, commerce, and general economic terms, their English equivalents, and, in some cases, brief explanations. This dictionary also includes specialized financial jargon, standard sizes of futures contracts, their codes, international

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and the values and conversion tables for English measures. A wide variety of codes and abbreviations are provided, along with explanations of international credit ratings for securities and risk-assessment systems. Since the terminology in this field has not yet become established, the author also includes non-recommended terms, alternative equivalents, and some neologisms used by specialists. The terms are arranged alphabetically in nested entries. Some Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. There are no indexes. This part of the dictionary has been prepared not only in the traditional book format but also as a computer (software) compendium, LED FIN.

Bitinaitė V. A learner’s English-Lithuanian dictionary of legal terms. – Vilnius: Eugrimas, 1998. (Vilnius: Vilspa, 1997). – 231 p.

The dictionary presents legal terms from various fields found in English-language legal literature. It also includes terms from economics, philosophy, and other fields related to law. This is the first publication of its kind for law students, doctoral students, lecturers, and all those working in the legal field. The English terms are arranged alphabetically, with Lithuanian equivalents or explanations of the terms alongside them. After each definition, combinations of words used with the term are provided. The Lithuanian section is marked for stress. The dictionary includes an index of Lithuanian terms, as well as lists of Latin words and expressions and abbreviations that students should know. The dictionary has been approved by the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language under the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, which “has no objections.”

Explanatory dictionary of chemistry terms / Ed. Z. Mačionis. – Vilnius: Institute of Science and Encyclopaedia Publishing, 1997. – 574 p.

This dictionary was prepared using the manuscript of the second edition of Prof. K. Daukšas’s Chemistry Dictionary and supplemented with many new terms from scientific and industrial fields related to chemistry. It is intended not only for chemists but also for researchers in many other fields, industrial workers, teachers, and all readers interested in chemical terminology. The dictionary explains approximately 15,200 Lithuanian terms and their synonyms, alongside approximately 13,500 Russian and 14,400 English equivalents. The terms are arranged alphabetically. Alongside the main term, its international or Lithuanian abbreviation is given,

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synonyms, the compound formula, an explanation, the compound class, and equivalents. It includes a list of names of organic and inorganic compounds that comply with the nomenclature rules of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), as well as indexes of English and Russian terms. Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. The dictionary was prepared in accordance with the Language Development Programme and reviewed by the Terminology Department of the Institute of the Lithuanian Language.

A learner’s dictionary of the most frequently used business management words / Kaunas University of Technology, Department of General Academic Subjects; [compiled by D. Kemeklienė]. – Kaunas: Technologija, 1997. – 250, [1] p.

This explanatory bilingual dictionary presents words most frequently used by businesspeople and their English, German, and French equivalents. It contains mainly nouns, but also includes adjectives, verbs, and adverbs. The words are arranged alphabetically. Lithuanian words are marked for stress. The dictionary has terminographic shortcomings and stress-marking errors. There are no indexes. The dictionary is intended for students of the Faculty of Administration at Kaunas University of Technology and those studying small-business management; it may also be useful to businesspeople, bankers, economists, and traders.

Dictionary of economic terms / Ch. Pass, B. Lowes, L. Davies. – 2nd rev. and enl. ed. – Vilnius: Baltijos biznis, 1997. – 583 p.

Since the first edition of this dictionary received a considerable number of critical comments from economics specialists, a second, revised and expanded edition of the bilingual explanatory dictionary was published. Although the first edition was marked for stress, for some reason the editors of the second edition decided to omit the stress markings.

English-Lithuanian-Russian pheromones dictionary = English-Lithuanian-Russian pheromone dictionary = Английско-литовско-русский словарь феромонов / A. Skirkevičius. – Vilnius: [Institute of Ecology], 1997. – 154, [1] p.

This bilingual dictionary contains approximately 900 pheromones used in scholarly and popular-science literature, and the substances that make them up

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names of chemical substances. The dictionary consists of three parts: English–Lithuanian–Russian, Lithuanian–English–Russian, and Russian–English–Lithuanian. It is intended for biologists, zoologists, ecologists, ethologists, physiologists, chemists, and specialists in other fields of science who are interested in pheromones. In all parts, terms are arranged alphabetically. The names of pheromones and the chemical substances that make them up are listed separately in each part. The Lithuanian terms are not marked for stress.

Glossary of Livestock Terminology: German–English–Lithuanian / S. Baranauskas, V. Drochneris, J. Kulpys. – Kaunas: LŽŪU Publishing Center, 1997. – 39 p.

This translation glossary presents the most general livestock terminology. Synonyms are given alongside the main term; there are no cross-references. There is no term index either. The glossary contains language errors and incorrect terms. The Lithuanian terms are not marked for stress.

Iliustruotas biologijos žinynas / C. Stockley. – Kaunas: Šviesa, 1997. – 127 p.

Illustrated Chemistry Handbook / J. Wertheim, Ch. Oxlade, J. Waterhouse. – Kaunas: Šviesa, 1997. – 128 p.

Illustrated Physics Handbook / Ch. Oxlade, C. Stockley, J. Wertheim. – Kaunas: Šviesa, 1997. – 128 p.

In 1997, Šviesa Publishing House released three translated glossaries in this series. They explain the basic concepts of biology, chemistry, and physics. These publications are intended for upper-grade secondary-school students and those preparing to enter higher education institutions. The handbooks are more like school explanatory dictionaries and are richly illustrated. Terms are divided into sections by topic. Indexes are provided at the end. There are no equivalents in other languages.

Informatics: Lithuanian–English–Russian–German Terminology Dictionary / compiled by Z. Kudirka et al.; eds. R. Valatkaitė, Z. Kudirka. – Vilnius: MII, 1997. – 943, [1] p.

The translation dictionary contains over 18,000 Lithuanian terms for software, information technology, and information systems.

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Terms are arranged alphabetically in nests. Concise explanations or notes are provided for some Lithuanian terms. Synonyms are given with cross-references. Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. English terms follow the spelling adopted in Great Britain, while German terms follow DIN terminology spelling. There are indexes of English, Russian, and German terms. This dictionary is intended for information technology specialists and users of computer hardware and software. Dictionary approval: “The State Commission of the Lithuanian Language under the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania has no objections.”

Book Studies: Encyclopedic Dictionary / Vilnius University, Department of Book Studies. – Vilnius: Alma littera, 1997. – 413 p.

This publication combines an encyclopedic dictionary and an explanatory dictionary. The dictionary comprises 2,006 entries arranged alphabetically, covering not only book studies but also subjects from some related academic disciplines. These include explanations of terms, descriptions of institutions, organizations, and publications, survey articles, and biographies. Many entries have two parts: an explanatory part and a Lithuanian-studies part. Lithuanian terms are not marked for stress. The etymology of international terms is indicated.

Christian Iconography Dictionary / compiled by D. Ramonienė. – Vilnius: Vilnius Academy of Arts Publishing House, 1997. – 327, [1] p.

Christian Iconography Dictionary / compiled by D. Ramonienė. – Vilnius: Vilnius Academy of Arts Publishing House, 1997. – 2nd ed. – 327, [1] p.

This illustrated encyclopedic dictionary is intended for teachers, secondary-school pupils, and students of art. It describes the most popular subjects in Western Church art, symbols, ways of depicting saints and their attributes, and the names and purposes of liturgical vestments and objects. Terms, proper names, and expressions are arranged alphabetically. Headwords are marked for stress. This carefully prepared dictionary was published under the programme “Education for Lithuania’s Future.” Dictionary approval: “The State Commission of the Lithuanian Language under the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania has no objections.”

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Naruškevičius J., Kumpikas L. Russian-Lithuanian Dictionary of Machine-Building Technology and Welding Terms. – Vilnius, 1996. – 246, [2] p.

This bilingual translation dictionary, published only this year, contains terms used in scholarly, technical, pedagogical, and popular literature. It is intended not only for specialists in machine-building technology and welding, but also for specialists in other technical fields, authors of literature in these areas, translators, and editors. Some of the terms in this dictionary were included in the Russian-Lithuanian Polytechnic Dictionary (Vilnius, 1984). A substantially expanded collection of terms in this field had been prepared several years earlier, but was not published for lack of funds. Terms in this dictionary are arranged alphabetically in nests. Some terms are accompanied by subject-field labels. Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. There are no indexes.

Petru žis G. Dictionary of Hunting = Dictionary of hunting = Wörterbuch der Jagd = Dictionnaire de la chasse = Охотничий словарь. – Vilnius: Enciklopedija, 1997. – 125 p.

This five-language translation dictionary is intended for everyone interested in hunting. It contains terms and expressions most commonly used by hunters, as well as names for types and methods of hunting, hunting equipment, breeds of hunting dogs, game animals and their body parts, major trophies, and hunting firearms and their parts. All terms are grouped into sections by subject. Headwords in the sections are arranged alphabetically, with some terms for specific types given in nests. Headwords are numbered. The sections on hunting trophies and hunting rifles are illustrated. Indexes in all the languages are provided at the end. Lithuanian terms are not marked for stress.

Russian-Lithuanian Railway Transport Dictionary / compiled by N. Juškaitė, St. Keinys; Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Lithuania, Institute of the Lithuanian Language, Special-Purpose Public Limited Company “Lietuvos geležinkeliai.” – Vilnius: Information and Publishing Centre, 1997. – 251 p.

This translation glossary contains terms from the Railway Worker’s Glossary (some have been revised and a few replaced) and many new-

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of their terms, terminological word combinations, and certain expressions. In total, this dictionary contains over 3,800 terms and various word combinations needed for railway operations. The dictionary also includes a few unofficial Russian names that are, however, widespread in Russian. Lithuanian equivalents of these words are not provided; instead, an abbreviation directs the reader to the official name. Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. This dictionary is alphabetic and nest-arranged. To make it easier for users to find the term they need, some of the most important compound terms listed in nests are also included under the alphabetic position of the main word and given a separate headword. An index of Lithuanian terms and expressions is included at the end of the dictionary. The terms presented in this dictionary were approved by the State Railway Transport Terminology Commission. The dictionary was endorsed by the Terminology Department of the Institute of the Lithuanian Language.

Sisteminis dirvotyros terminų žodynėlis / A. Motuzas, M. Vaičys, V. Buivydaite, D. Zakarauskaitė; sudarytojas A. Motuzas. – Vilnius: Mokslo ir enciklopedijų leidybos inst., 1997. – 78, [1] p.

Sisteminis dirvotyros terminų žodynėlis / A. Motuzas, M. Vaičys, V. Buivydaite, D. Zakarauskaitė; sudarytojas A. Motuzas. – 2-asis patais. ir papild. leid. –Vilnius: Mokslo ir enciklopedijų leidybos inst., 1997. – 77, [2] p.

This glossary seeks to present standardized, commonly used soil science terms and their equivalents in English, German, Russian, and Polish. The terms are grouped into several sections, within which they are arranged alphabetically and in nests. The nest arrangement is not followed entirely consistently. Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. The dictionary was prepared in accordance with the Language Education Programme. It is intended for employees undertaking professional development abroad and participants in international scientific conferences and seminars, and will be useful in preparing teaching materials, scholarly articles, and popular publications. Subject indexes are provided for all four languages.

Tarptautinis pagrindinių ir bendrųjų metrologijos terminų žodynas / parengė V. Valiukėnas, P. J. Žilinskas. – Vilnius: Mokslo ir enciklopedijų leidybos inst., 1997. – 96 p.

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The dictionary presents metrology terms and their equivalents in English and French. It is a translation-based explanatory dictionary, prepared on the basis of the International Vocabulary of Basic and General Terms in Metrology, published in English and French in 1993 and compiled by the ISO Metrology Group and international organizations concerned with metrology. In this dictionary, the terms are divided into six groups. Within each group, terms are arranged according to their importance rather than alphabetically. Examples or notes are provided for some terms. Each term has a number. At the end of the dictionary are three alphabetical indexes: Lithuanian-English-French, English-French-Lithuanian, and French-English-Lithuanian terms. Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. This dictionary is intended for metrology and design specialists and researchers, as well as students in the natural and technical sciences. The dictionary was published under the State Language Use and Education Programme. Its endorsement reads: “The State Commission of the Lithuanian Language under the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania has no objections.”

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