Prisiminimai

Prisiminimai is a Lithuanian noun meaning memories or recollections. It is the plural form of prisiminimas and derives from the verb prisiminti, to remember. The word can refer to memories retained by an individual, recollections shared by a group, or the act of remembering itself. In common usage, prisiminimai can denote both personal reminiscences and cultural or historical memories.

In literature and media, Prisiminimai is a common title for memoirs, autobiographical writings, or essays that gather recollections from a person’s life or from a broader community. The term is also used as a thematic motif in fiction, documentary projects, and journalism, where authors frame narratives around past events, family histories, or collective memory. Because of its broad sense, the word appears across various genres and formats, including books, magazines, radio programs, and film subtitles.

The concept of prisiminimai is tied to identity and national or cultural history in Lithuania. Works framed as Prisiminimai often situate individual experiences within larger social or historical contexts, inviting reflection on how memories shape present-day perspectives. As a linguistic unit, prisiminimai embodies the pliability of memory—how recollections may be selected, reinterpreted, or transmitted across generations.