баловень

Russian

Etymology

Perhaps from балова́ть (balovátʹ) +‎ -ень (-enʹ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈbaɫəvʲɪnʲ]

Noun

ба́ловень • (bálovenʹm anim (genitive ба́ловня, nominative plural ба́ловни, genitive plural ба́ловней)

  1. (colloquial) favorite, darling, pet, coddle, cosset (a person or animal especially cherished, indulged or spoiled)
    ба́ловень судьбы́bálovenʹ sudʹbýlucky (person)
  2. (colloquial, rare) mischievous child
    Synonyms: баловни́к (balovník), шалу́н (šalún)

Declension