Lithuanian

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Etymology

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From mókyti (to teach) +‎ -inỹs.

Noun

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mokinỹs m (plural mokiniaĩ, feminine mokinė̃) stress pattern 3a

  1. pupil (primary or secondary school student)
  2. apprentice (person learning a trade or profession)
  3. disciple, follower (person who follows someone's teachings)
    Apaštalai buvo Kristaus mokiniaiThe Apostles were Christ's followers.

Declension

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See also

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Further reading

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  • mokinys”, in Lietuvių kalbos žodynas [Dictionary of the Lithuanian language], lkz.lt, 1941–2024
  • mokinys”, in Dabartinės lietuvių kalbos žodynas [Dictionary of contemporary Lithuanian], ekalba.lt, 1954–2024