लायक

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See also: लायक़

Hindi

Etymology 1

From लाना (lānā).

Pronunciation

  • (Delhi) IPA(key): /lɑː.jək/,

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/, , /lɑː.jək/,

Adjective

लायक (lāyaq) (indeclinable)

  1. nuqtaless form of लायक़ (lāyaq)