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eyib

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Azerbaijani

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Arabic عَيْب (ʕayb). Though can be considered as alternative forms, today the flaw sense in eyib and, shame sense in ayıb is more strong in colloquial speech.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [eˈjib], [æˈjib], [ɑˈjɯb]
  • (Absheron) IPA(key): [æˈɟib]
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Noun

eyib (definite accusative eybi, plural eyiblər)

  1. flaw, defect, blemish
    Synonyms: qüsur, nöqsan, kəsir
    Hər gözəlin bir eybi var.Every beauty has a flaw.
  2. shame, disgrace, infamy
    eyib deyil sənə?aren't you ashamed of yourself?
    eyib olsun sənə!shame on you!
    eybi yoxdurnever mind (do not be concerned) (literally, “there is no shame”)
    ayıb olmasın soruşmağaif you don't mind me asking
    Belə eləmə, qonşulardan ayıbdır.Don't do this, this is embarrassing in front of the neighbors.

Declension

More information singular, plural ...
More information nominative, singular ...

Adjective

eyib (comparative daha eyib, superlative ən eyib)

  1. disgraceful, shameful

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