laisk

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Estonian

Etymology

From Lua error in Module:parameters at line 376: Parameter 2 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "fiu-fin-pro" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E., itself from Latvian laisks. Possibly also from Proto-Germanic *laskaz. Cognate with Finnish laiska, Veps lašk and Northern Sami láiki.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɑi̯sk/, [ˈlɑi̯sk]
  • Hyphenation: laisk

Adjective

laisk (genitive laisa, partitive laiska, comparative laisem, superlative kõige laisem or laisim)

  1. lazy, slothful
    Mulle ei meeldi vastutustundetud, rumalad ja laisad inimesed.
    I don't like irresponsible, dumb and lazy people.
    Nutikas ja loov inimene on alati natuke laisk.
    A smart and creative person is always a bit lazy.

Declension

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