Ukrainian

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Etymology

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From чин (čyn, action, noun) +‎ -ний (-nyj, adjective-forming suffix).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈt͡ʃɪnːei̯]
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪnːei̯
  • Hyphenation: чин‧ний

Adjective

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чи́нний (čýnnyj) (no comparative, abstract noun чи́нність)

  1. (chiefly law) in force (in effect; applicable)
    чи́нний актčýnnyj aktact in force
  2. (obsolete) active (having the quality or power of acting)
    чи́нне життя́čýnne žyttjáactive life
    чи́нний рухčýnnyj ruxactive movement

Declension

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