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kayf
كيف
/keɪf/
noun — Ukrainian expression, adopted from Arabic
Kayf is a word adopted from Arabic into slavic languages. It's original meaning is stolen pleasure, joy found despite circumstances, a suspended moment of ease. The word has been interpreted as describing anything cool, euphoric, exciting and positive. When and how you choose to apply it, is a deeply personal matter.
e.g
"BLIN! THIS MAGAZINE … TSE KAYF BRATAN"
Origin: Arabic كيف — travelled through Ottoman Turkish into Eastern Europe. Used here as a Ukrainian expression.
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