олимпиец

Macedonian

Noun

олимпиец (olimpiec) m

  1. Olympian

Inflection


Russian

Etymology

Оли́мп (Olímp, Olympus) + -и́ец (-íjec)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ɐlʲɪm⁽ʲ⁾ˈpʲi(j)ɪt͡s]

Noun

олимпи́ец (olimpíjec) m anim (genitive олимпи́йца, nominative plural олимпи́йцы, genitive plural олимпи́йцев, feminine олимпи́йка)

  1. (Greek mythology) Olympian (Ancient Greek god living on Mount Olympus)
  2. (figuratively) serene, solemn, stately person
  3. (figuratively, derogatory) arrogant, inaccessible person
  4. (sports) Olympian (participant in the modern Olympic Games)

Usage notes

  • The expected feminine form олимпи́йка (olimpíjka) is seldom used for a person, as it also means a sports "sweatshirt" (with a zipper).

Declension

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