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Etymology

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жить (žitʹ) +‎ -ле́ц (-léc)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ʐɨˈlʲet͡s]
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Noun

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жиле́ц (žilécm anim (genitive жильца́, nominative plural жильцы́, genitive plural жильцо́в)

  1. lodger, tenant, roomer; inmate
    Он не жиле́ц на бе́лом све́те.
    On ne žiléc na bélom svéte.
    He is not long for this world.
    (literally, “He isn't a lodger of this world.”)

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