Naujiena

Naujiena is a Lithuanian noun meaning a piece of news or information about recent events. In everyday use, it refers to newly available information that is reported or shared with an audience. The singular form is naujiena, while the plural naujienos can denote news in general or a collection of news items.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the adjective naujas, meaning "new," with a suffix that forms a noun indicating novelty or new information. This creates a term that specifically conveys information that is new to the reader or viewer.

Usage in media and language: In journalism and media contexts, naujiena is the standard term for a single news item or story. News organizations publish naujienos, and the plural is used to refer to the daily or current events coverage as a whole, such as "dienos naujienos" (today's news). Phrases like "naujienos iš sporto" (sports news) or "pirmoji naujiena" (the first news) are common. The term is also used in everyday speech when referring to newly received information.

Related terms and context: Related concepts include naujienų agentūra (news agency), naujienų portalas (news portal), and žurnalistika (journalism). These terms reflect the role of naujiena within broader media ecosystems and the production, distribution, and consumption of news in Lithuanian-speaking contexts.