байырлыг

Tuvan

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