straipsni

Straipsnis is a Lithuanian noun meaning article. The word is used in two main contexts: journalism and law. In journalism, a straipsnis is a single piece published in a newspaper, magazine, or online outlet, typically presenting information, analysis, or opinion. Such articles are written by journalists or contributors and usually include a title and body text. In legal language, a straipsnis designates a specific provision of a statute, regulation, treaty, or contract; laws are organized into numbered articles that state distinct rules, rights, or obligations. References such as Straipsnis 12 point to particular provisions. The plural straipsniai can refer to several articles of a law or to multiple journalistic pieces.

Declension (examples): singular nominative straipsnis; genitive straipsnio; dative straipsniui; accusative straipsnį; instrumental straipsniu; locative straipsnyje. Plural nominative straipsniai; genitive straipsnių; dative straipsniams; accusative straipsnius; instrumental straipsniais; locative straipsniuose.

Usage notes: The context usually clarifies whether the reference is to a written article or a legal clause. The term is common in media, education, and official documents.

Etymology: The term is native Lithuanian and widely used across formal and everyday language.

See also: article (in English), legal article, statute, provision.