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laipns

laipns

Latvian

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Adjective

laipns (def. laipnais, comp. laipnāks, sup. vislaipnākais; adv. laipni)

  1. nice, polite, kind, friendly, warm, welcoming (one that treats others with attention, sensitivity, kindness, friendliness)
    laipns jaunietisfriendly, nice young man
    laipna namamātewelcoming hostess
    būt laipnam pret viesiem ― to be courteous, welcoming to the guests
    esi, esiet tik laipns... — would you be so kind as to... (introducing a polite request)
  2. (such that it expresses or reflects such qualities: attention, politeness, kindness, friendliness...)
    laipns smaids ― a kind, warm smile
    runāt laipnā balsī ― to speak with a kind voice
    laipni vārdikind, welcoming words
    laipna uzņemšanawarm welcome

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References

  1. Karulis, Konstantīns (1992), laipns”, in Latviešu Etimoloģijas Vārdnīca (in Latvian), Rīga: AVOTS, ISBN 9984-700-12-7