пестливий

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Ukrainian

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Etymology

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From пе́сти́ти (péstýty) +‎ -ли́вий (-lývyj). Compare Polish pieszczotliwy.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [pestˈɫɪʋei̯]
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Adjective

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пестли́вий (pestlývyj) (adverb пестли́во, abstract noun пестли́вість)

  1. caressing, tender
    Synonyms: ласка́вий (laskávyj), ні́жний (nížnyj)
  2. (linguistics) caressive, hypocoristic, pet (attributive) (indicating affection, endearment or intimacy)

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