живой

Russian

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *živъ. Cognate to Sanskrit जीव (jīva), English quick and Latin vīvus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ʐɨˈvoj]
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Adjective

живо́й • (živój) (comparative (по)живе́е or (по)живе́й)

  1. living, live, alive
    оста́ться в живы́х ― ostátʹsja v živýx ― to stay alive
    живо́й звук ― živój zvuk ― live sound (for television programs)
  2. lively, vivid, vivacious, animated
  3. quick, nimble, brisk

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Descendants

  • → Kildin Sami: жыва (žyva, “animal; insect, beetle”)
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