लायक

See also: लायक़

Hindi

Etymology 1

From लाना (lānā).

Pronunciation

• (Delhi) IPA^(key): /lɑː.jək/, [läː.jɐk]

Adjective

लायक • (lāyak) (indeclinable, Urdu spelling لایک)

1. (obsolete) bringing
2. (obsolete) yielding
3. (obsolete) procuring

Usage notes

• Used as a second member in compound nouns to add the meaning of "bringer".

Etymology 2

Pronunciation

• (Delhi) IPA^(key): /lɑː.jəq/, [läː.jɐq], /lɑː.jək/, [läː.jɐk]

Adjective

लायक • (lāyaq) (indeclinable)

1. nuqtaless form of लायक़ (lāyaq)