Tuvan edit

Etymology edit

From байыр (bayır, delight, joy) +‎ -лыг (-lıg, ornative suffix). The interjection is a calque of Mongolic. Compare Mongolian баяртай (bajartaj).

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

байырлыг (bayırlıg) (ornative)

  1. delighted, joyful

Interjection edit

байырлыг (bayırlıg)

  1. goodbye