Jaunutд— -

A term of endearment meaning "sweet young girl" or "the little young one."

The figure of the "young one" is a recurring motif used to personify the Lithuanian nation or spirit during times of struggle. JaunutД—

A symbol of the "young" Lithuanian state or the resilient spirit of youth. A term of endearment meaning "sweet young girl"

: In early 20th-century writings, the "young state" ( jaunutė valstybė ) was often described as a vulnerable but determined entity building itself from nothing. JaunutД—

: In Lithuanian folklore and wedding songs (dainos), "Jaunutė" often represents the bride or a girl at the threshold of womanhood. These songs frequently contrast her "youthful" innocence with the "sorrow" of leaving her mother’s home to marry. 3. Jaunutė in Literature and Memory