Nacionalinis

Nacionalinis is a Lithuanian adjective meaning “national.” It is used to describe things that relate to a nation or nation-state, and it commonly appears in the names of institutions, monuments, and cultural or political concepts associated with a country.

The word is formed from the root national- with the Lithuanian adjectival ending -inis. Like other adjectives, nacionalinis changes form to agree with gender and number. The feminine form is nacionalinė, and the plural forms are nacionaliniai (masculine) and nacionalinės (feminine). For example: nacionalinis muziejus (the National Museum), nacionaliniai muziejai (the National Museums), Lietuvos nacionalinis operos ir baleto teatras (the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre), nacionalinis parkas (a national park).

In usage, nacionalinis commonly appears in official titles and formal discourse, signaling state or national significance. It also figures in discussions of national identity, policy, and cultural heritage, where distinguishing national from regional or local aspects is relevant.

See also: National (the concept in other languages), Lithuanian language adjectives, Lithuanian culture and institutions.