Latvian edit

Etymology edit

From lēns (slow; calm, peaceful) +‎ -ums.

Noun edit

lēnums m (1st declension)

  1. slowness (quality of that which moves slowly)
    straumes lēnumsthe slowness of the current
  2. slowness (quality of that which happens, works slowly)
    domāšanas lēnumsslowness of thought
    brauciena lēnumsslowness of the ride, journey
  3. calm, peacefulness
    rakstura lēnumsa peaceful character (lit. peacefulness of character)

Declension edit

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