Ukrainian

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Etymology

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From ла́яти (lájaty) +‎ -ливий (-lyvyj).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ɫɐi̯ˈɫɪʋei̯]
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Adjective

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лайли́вий (lajlývyj) (adverb лайли́во, abstract noun лайли́вість)

  1. abusive, expletive, invective, offensive, vituperative
    Synonym: обра́зливий (obrázlyvyj)
    лайли́ве сло́воlajlýve slóvoswear word
  2. cursing, sweary

Declension

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