Оросой

Buryat

Etymology

From Орос (Oros, “Russia”) +‎ -ой (-oj). Compare Mongolian Оросын (Orosyn).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔ.rɔ.sœ͡ɛ/, [ɔ.rɞ.sœ͡ɛ]

Proper noun

Оросой • (Orosoj)

1. genitive of Орос (Oros, “Russia”): of Russia, Russia’s, Russian

   Synonym: Россиин (Rossiin)

Derived terms

• Оросой Холбоото Улас (Orosoj Xolbooto Ulas, “the Russian Federation”, nonstandard)
• Оросойнхи (Orosojnxi, substantive adjective)

Related terms

• оросой (orosoj), орос (oros, “Russian [people or person]”)