skaitinius

Skaitiniai is a Lithuanian term commonly used to refer to a curated set of texts intended for reading, study, or language instruction. In educational settings, skaitiniai are often anthologies or readers that provide selected excerpts from literature or informational texts arranged to align with a curriculum. The plural form skaitiniai is used in everyday language, while the singular form is skaitinys. The word derives from skaityti, meaning to read, with a suffix that marks the item as something to be read.

In schools, universities, and language programs, instructors may assign skaitiniai as required readings to develop literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension. Publishers also produce skaitiniai as teaching materials or literary anthologies, sometimes marketed as readers for students at different proficiency levels. The selection of texts in skaitiniai often aims to balance classical and contemporary voices, provide cultural context, and illustrate linguistic features relevant to learners or readers.

Historically, skaitiniai have supported the standardization and dissemination of Lithuanian language and literature by compiling representative texts for educational use. They reflect both pedagogical goals and cultural heritage, serving as accessible entry points to broader literary and informational worlds.

See also: skaitymas (reading) and literatūra (literature).