Ukrainian

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Etymology

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From жи́ти (žýty), This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

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Verb

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животі́ти (žyvotítyimpf (intransitive)

  1. to eke out an existence, to scratch out an existence, to lead a meagre life
  2. to vegetate, to merely exist (to live or spend a period of time in a dull, inactive, unchallenging way)
    Synonyms: ни́діти impf (nýdity), скні́ти impf (skníty)

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