See also: švelnūs

Lithuanian edit

Etymology edit

Possibly related to Old English hwelian (to suppurate).[1] Compare the cognates listed at Latin colostra.

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

švelnùs m (feminine švelnì, neuter švelnù) stress pattern 4

  1. soft; smooth
    Jo oda labai švelni.
    His skin is very smooth.
  2. gentle
  3. delicate
  4. tender; mild
  5. affectionate

Declension edit

Derived terms edit

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References edit

  1. ^ Walde, A., Berger, E., Hofmann, J. B. (1964). Lateinisches etymologisches Wo rterbuch. Germany: C. Winter, p. 247