Latvian edit

Etymology edit

From mīļš (dear, cherished, beloved) +‎ -ums.

Pronunciation edit

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Noun edit

mīļums m (1st declension)

  1. affection, kindness, loveliness, lovingness
    esmu stipri samulsusi no viņu mīļuma un negaidīās uzmanībasI was really confused by their kindness and unexpected attention
    saule daždien liekas tik mīlīga... “izbaudiet, izbaudiet manu mīļumu, lai varat izturēt ziemu”
    the sun some days seems to be so lovely... “enjoy, enjoy my loveliness, in order to be able to withstand winter”

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