RECENT LITHUANIAN TERMINOLOGY DICTIONARIES

2002

English–Lithuanian Medical Terminology Dictionary / Liisa Piiskopel; [Lithuanian edition prepared by Gražina Matukevičienė]. – Kaunas: Šviesa, 2002. – 80 p.

The Lithuanian edition of this translation dictionary, prepared in Estonia, contains 3,000 of the most important English medical terms and colloquial words and phrases related to patient care. It includes a considerable number of synonyms. Some terms are explained in parentheses. It is intended for students at higher medical schools, nurses, nursing assistants, mid-level healthcare personnel, and everyone interested in health issues. The entries are arranged alphabetically. Lithuanian terms are unaccented. There is no index.

English–Lithuanian Dictionary of Special Education = English-Lithuanian dictionary of special education / Šiauliai University. Scientific Centre for Special Education; [compiler and editor-in-chief Juozas Petruševičius; contributors D. Alifanovienė, A. Ališauskas, L. Bobrova, A. Garšvienė, V. Gudonis, R. Ivoškevičienė, A. Juodraitis, D. Mockevičienė, J. Petruševičius, J. Vl. Vaitkevičius]. – Šiauliai: ŠU 1-kla, 2002. – 369, [1] p.

This is the first dictionary published in Lithuania to translate and explain about 3,500 of the most commonly used English terms in special education, i.e. speech therapy, typhlology, surdology, special education and psychology, adapted physical education, physiotherapy, and social pedagogy. It is intended for teachers, social workers, students, and medical professionals working in schools. Lithuanian terms are unaccented. The entries are arranged alphabetically. Indexes of English abbreviations and Lithuanian terms are included at the end of the dictionary.

Clothing dictionary: Lithuanian-English-German-French-Russian clothing dictionary / Juozas Pričinauskas. – Vilnius: Apyaūris, 2002. – 262 p.

The translation dictionary contains 700 terms for fabrics, clothing, knitwear, leather, footwear, and fur goods, and also includes a dozen or so names of haberdashery and jewellery items related to these goods. It includes inadmissible terms-

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corrections. Lithuanian terms are marked with stress. Intended for entrepreneurs, students, and specialists in footwear, sewing, and textile companies. The structure is alphabetical. At the end of the dictionary are alphabetical indexes of English, German, French, and Russian terms. The dictionary has been approved: “The State Commission of the Lithuanian Language under the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania has no objections.”

Encyclopedic Dictionary of Protection Against Means of Destruction / Eugenijus Kisinas: General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania. – Vilnius: LKA, 2002. – 273, [1] p.

This dictionary, published in a small print run, provides fairly detailed explanations of terms most commonly used in NATO and the Lithuanian armed forces concerning means of protection against destructive agents, destructive agents and ways, measures, and tasks for protection against them, as well as the most likely emergency situations in Lithuania and some aspects of civil protection. About 1,200 terms are included, nearly all of them NATO-standardized terms. English and Russian equivalents are given alongside the Lithuanian terms. Some terms are marked as not recommended. Lithuanian terms are marked with stress. Intended for national defence officers, non-commissioned officers and sergeants, LKA cadets and trainees, university students studying military science and civil protection, and employees of civil protection institutions. The structure is alphabetical. At the end of the dictionary are alphabetical indexes of English–Lithuanian and Russian–Lithuanian terms. The dictionary has been approved: “The State Commission of the Lithuanian Language under the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania has no objections.”

Encyclopedic Dictionary of Astronomy / Vytautas Straižys. – Vilnius: Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, 2002. – 333 p.

The basis of this dictionary is the material from the encyclopedic dictionary of the same title published in 1984, but it has been substantially expanded and updated, with additional descriptions of astronomical instruments, major observatories, comets, asteroids, and spacecraft. The English equivalent is given in parentheses alongside each Lithuanian term. Lithuanian terms are not marked with stress. Tables at the end cover the physical data of the planets in the Solar System, satellites, constellations, the brightest stars by apparent magnitude, the 25 nearest stars and their systems, the brightest open star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and the largest telescopes. There is an index of celestial-object names and an index of surnames.

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Concepts in General and Legal Psychology: supplementary teaching material for a lecture course for college students / Irena Karužienc. – Kaunas: [Judex], 2002. – 57, [3] p.

The publication was prepared as supplementary material for a legal psychology course. Most of it consists of an explanatory glossary of psychological terms; it also contains tables and diagrams illustrating individual topics (preconceptions, aggression, stress, etc.), A. Bivainis’s article Criminal Law on Suicide, and tests for self-analysis and self-development. Some terms are inaccurate. The structure is alphabetical.

Dictionary of Philosophy / Alois Halder; co-author of earlier editions of the dictionary, Max Müller; [translated from German by Alfonsas Tekorius, special editor Albinas Lozuraitis]. – Completely revised ed. – Vilnius: Alma littera, 2002. – 304 p.

This translated encyclopedic dictionary, published in a large print run, is intended for those who “have already entered the world of philosophical ideas to some extent and encounter the task of systematizing them, and undertake to examine and refine their general picture of philosophy and the place within it of individual schools, problems, and authors. It may encourage readers less familiar with the subject to pursue more in-depth studies of philosophy.” It includes extensive bibliographies for individual articles, cites more general literature for the study of philosophy and its history, and also includes Lithuanian sources. The structure is alphabetical. Lithuanian terms are not marked with stress. Chronological tables are included at the end of the dictionary.

Computer Dictionary / Anna Claybourne, Mark Wallace. – Vilnius: Trys nykštukai, [2002]. – 72 p.

This translated dictionary introduces the most basic computer terminology. Equivalents in other languages are not provided. Some terms are questionable. Lithuanian terms are not marked with stress. At the end of the dictionary there is a glossary of computer slang and an index of abbreviations and Lithuanian terms. The translator is not identified.

Lithuanian Names for Citrus Plants and Their Fruits / [compiled by Zigmantas Gudžinskas]. – [Vilnius: Presvika, 2002]. – 17 p.

The list reviewed by the Terminology Subcommittee of the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language presents the Lithuanian names of more than 60 citrus fruits most commonly offered by Lithuanian traders and the plants that bear them-

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names. First, the Lithuanian name of the fruit is given; often, an unacceptable variant of the name is indicated alongside it in parentheses, as well as the Lithuanian and Latin names of the plant, a brief explanation of how the fruit is used and where it is grown. Most entries are accompanied by English equivalents, often also French, German, Spanish, and Italian ones; Arabic, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Indonesian names also occur. Lithuanian names are unaccented. The structure is unclear.

Dictionary of Terms Used in the Laws of the Republic of Lithuania / R. Mockevičius. – 2nd ed. – Vilnius: Legal Information Centre, 2002. – 767, [1] p.

The publication presents terms used in the laws of the Republic of Lithuania (adopted by 2002-02-25) and their definitions. A substantial part of the dictionary consists of terms from the Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania. Lithuanian terms are unaccented. The arrangement is alphabetical. At the end of the dictionary are lists of terms used in individual legal acts.

A Dictionary of English and Lithuanian Legal Terms for Learners / Vita Bitinaitė. – Vilnius: Eugrimas, 2002. – 250, [1] p.

This bilingual dictionary is based on an earlier edition of a dictionary with the same title, but has been expanded with new terms, provides more meanings for headwords, refines and supplements the Lithuanian equivalents of English terms, and corrects inaccuracies. It presents the most important terms currently used in criminal, civil, constitutional, international, labor, and family law, corresponding to EU legal practice. Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. Intended for students, doctoral students, lecturers, public officials, and learners of legal English. The arrangement is alphabetical. At the end of the dictionary are a glossary of Latin phrases and words, indexes of abbreviations, and an alphabetical index of Lithuanian terms. The dictionary was approved by the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language, which, under the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, “has no objections.”

Muitinės terminų žinynas / Jonas Tamulevičius. – [Vilnius]: Rosma, 2002. – 87, [1] p.

This is the first attempt to prepare a publication that explains the main customs-work terms in considerable detail. There are no equivalents in other languages. The etymology of many international words is explained. Lithuanian terms are unaccented. Intended for businesspeople importing and exporting goods,

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students of business disciplines, customs employees, and anyone interested in the organization of customs work, customs procedures, and customs duties. The arrangement is alphabetical. At the end of the publication are a list of personal-use items, sample declaration forms, a list of goods that may be subject to temporary import or export procedures, and customs service tariffs and codes.

Musical Terms and Concepts / Gražina Misiukevičienė, Žaneta Muraš-kienė; Klaipėda University, Department of Music History and Theory. – Klaipėda: KU l-kla, 2002. – 140 p.

Published in a print run of 90 copies, this glossary presents and explains the most commonly used musical terms. The publication, part of the An ABC of Music Appreciation series, is intended for students at higher music schools and conservatories, pupils at children’s music schools and gymnasiums, teachers, and anyone interested in music and dance. The etymology of international words is explained. Lithuanian terms are unaccented. There are no indexes. The arrangement is alphabetical; after each letter are puzzles, tests, and music crosswords, with answers provided at the end of the publication.

NATO Codification System. Terminology Dictionary: 104-041 / National Codification Bureau of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Logistics Department; [compiled by R. Šinkūnaitė]. – Vilnius: Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania, 2002. – 31, [1] p.

This English-Lithuanian dictionary presents and explains the principal terms of the NATO Codification System. The dictionary is part of the normative publication Codification Manual (NLACodP-1). The arrangement is alphabetical. Lithuanian terms are unaccented. At the end of the dictionary are an index of Lithuanian-English terms and a list of abbreviations.

Avian Anatomical Terms = Nomina anatomica avium / Linas Daug­nora, Rimantas R. Budrys, Rasa Trainienė; Lithuanian Veterinary Academy, Department of Anatomy and Histology; Vilnius University, Department of Zoology. – [Kaunas]: Naujasis lankas: Lithuanian Veterinary Academy, 2002. – 214, [1] p.

This publication aims to standardize the terms for avian anatomy used around the world and in Lithuania. It was prepared on the basis of the English-language avian ana-

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tomology reference work. A summary of Latin grammar is included at the beginning. Intended for specialists in morphology and students of biology and veterinary medicine. Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. At the end of the dictionary are an alphabetical index listing 446 Lithuanian bird names in Latin, Lithuanian, English, and German, and a subject index. The dictionary has been approved by the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language, which “has no objections.”

Explanatory Dictionary of Dairy Farming and Dairy Products Market Terms / Lithuanian Institute of Food, Lithuanian Institute of Agrarian Economics; [compiled by A. Liutkevičius, D. Tamulionytė, I. Kriščiukaitienė]. – Vilnius: LAEI, 2002. – 76, [1] p.

This translation and explanatory dictionary first presents general dairy-farming terms, followed by terms arranged in several sections according to types of dairy products. Lithuanian terms have English and French equivalents. Terms are not marked for stress. Intended for employees of the dairy industry, food and veterinary services, and customs, as well as traders, and instructors and students at universities and colleges. At the end of the dictionary are alphabetical indexes of Lithuanian, English, and French terms.

Dictionary of Sports Terms / Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education; compiled by Stanislovas Stonkus. – 2nd rev. and enl. ed. – Kaunas: LKKA, 2002. – Vol. 1. – 739, [1] p.

The explanatory and translation dictionary contains about 6,500 entries, which not only explain sports terms but also provide essential information about sports organizations, clubs, competitions, cups, and prizes, as well as curiosities of ancient athletics and modern sports. The second edition of the first volume has been expanded by 1,000 new terms. It includes corrections of deprecated terms. The etymology of most terms borrowed from other languages is explained. Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. The arrangement is alphabetical, with nested entries. There are no indexes. Intended for physical education and sports specialists, athletes, journalists, and sports enthusiasts. The dictionary has been approved by the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language, which “has no objections.”

Dictionary of Construction Terms = [Dictionary of construction, Fachwörterbuch für Bauwesen, Dictionnaire du bâtiment, Строительный словарь: 23 000 terms: Lithuanian, English, German, French, Russian] / Lic-

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Lithuanian Academy of Sciences; [compiled by Antanas Kudžys, Albertas Rosinas, Birutė Kudzienė]; scholarly editor A. Kudžys. – Vilnius: Person. įm. Lietuvos mokslas, 2002. – 879, [1] p.

As the compilers of this five-language translation dictionary emphasize, the terminology used by builders has become a complex polytechnical system of terms for concepts; therefore, this dictionary may also be considered polytechnical, although construction, road engineering, and design terms predominate. Key terms from standards are included in foreign languages. It offers about 500 new or unusual terms that are rarely used elsewhere. It includes corrections of deprecated terms. Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. The dictionary will be useful to scholars, engineers in all specialties, architects, economists, managers, lawyers, and translators. The arrangement is alphabetical, with nested entries. At the end of the dictionary are alphabetical indexes of nested terms. The dictionary has been approved by the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language, which “has no objections.”

Dictionary of Mammal Names: in Latin, Lithuanian, English, French, Russian, and German / [prepared by Petras Bluzma (responsible editor), Reda Mažeikytė, Eduardas Mickevičius, Janina Prūsaitė, Kazimieras Baranauskas, Rimantas Baleišis]. – Vilnius: Institute of Ecology, 1st ed., 2002. – 435, [1] p.

The dictionary gives the names of about 3,500 of the 5,000 mammal species currently known worldwide. It includes the names of all higher taxa (orders, families, genera). The names of orders and families are presented according to zoological classification, while genus and species names are arranged alphabetically. First, the animal’s Latin name and the surname of the author who described it are given, followed by its Lithuanian name and equivalents in other languages, then the number of subordinate taxa, the animal’s size, and its distribution. It includes corrections of deprecated terms. Lithuanian terms are marked for stress. Intended for biologists, teachers, translators, students, and everyone interested in the animal world. At the end of the dictionary are alphabetical indexes for all the languages used in it. The dictionary has been approved by the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language, which “has no objections.”

Compiled by Jolanta GAIVENYTĖ-BUTLER

Jolanta GAIVENYTĖ-BUTLER

Received 2002-11-03

Institute of the Lithuanian Language

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