живой

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Russian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *živъ. Cognate to Sanskrit जीव (jīva), English quick and Latin vīvus.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [ʐɨˈvoj]
  • (file)

Adjective[edit]

живо́й (živój) (comparative (по)живе́е or (по)живе́й)

  1. living, live, alive
    оста́ться в живы́хostátʹsja v živýxto stay alive
    живо́й звукživój zvuklive sound (for television programs)
  2. lively, vivid, vivacious, animated
  3. quick, nimble, brisk

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Descendants[edit]

  • Kildin Sami: жыва (žyva, animal; insect, beetle)