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Translation
life
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Word origin
From Proto-Slavic žiznь, derived from жить ('to live'), from the same Indo-European root as the archaic English quick, meaning alive.
- Origin
- Proto-Slavic
- Root
- žiznь
- English cognates
- quick
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralжизни
Examples
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Life in a big city is very fast.
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He changed his life after that.
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Those were the best years of her life.
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жизнь: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Russian word "жизнь" (life): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 1: Words 101-110.