живой

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Russian

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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

  1. living, live, alive
    оста́ться в живы́хostátʹsja v živýxto stay alive
    живо́й звукživój zvuklive 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)