Russian

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Etymology

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пол- (pol-, half) +‎ жизнь (žiznʹ, life), with жизнь (žiznʹ) placed in the genitive case.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˌpoɫˈʐɨzʲnʲɪ]

Noun

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полжи́зни (polžíznin inan

  1. half a lifetime

Usage notes

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Exists only in the nominative and accusative singular.