noun Uncommon

Liv

lihv

Liv (noun) means a member of the Livonian people, an ethnic group native to the coast of present-day Latvia. Example: “Only a handful of native speakers of the Liv language remain today.”

noun

A member of the Livonian people, an ethnic group native to the coast of present-day Latvia.

"Only a handful of native speakers of the Liv language remain today."

How to use Liv

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly seen as a short name (from Olive/Olivia) or as the word for a member of the Livonian people; not a common everyday noun.

Word forms

Livs plural

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Etymology

From Khmer លីវ (liiw).

Frequently asked questions

What does “Liv” mean?

The word “Liv” means a member of the Livonian people, an ethnic group native to the coast of present-day Latvia. In plain terms, mostly seen as a short name (from Olive/Olivia) or as the word for a member of the Livonian people; not a common everyday noun.

How do you pronounce “Liv”?

“Liv” is pronounced lihv (/lɪv/ in IPA).

How do you use “Liv” in a sentence?

Here is “Liv” used in a sentence: “Only a handful of native speakers of the Liv language remain today.”

What part of speech is “Liv”?

“Liv” is a noun.

Is “Liv” a common word?

“Liv” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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