байырлыг

Tuvan

Tuvan phrasebook

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Etymology

From байыр (bayır, “delight, joy”) +‎ -лыг (-lıg, ornative suffix). The interjection is a calque of Mongolic. Compare Mongolian баяртай (bajartaj).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pa.jɤɾ.lɤʁ/

Adjective

байырлыг • (bayırlıg) (ornative)

1. delighted, joyful

Interjection

байырлыг • (bayırlıg)

1. goodbye