izovivi (45_Idioms & Fixed Expressions)
izovivi
Grammatical function
- Type: Idiomatic Adverb
- Function: Intensive Effort
- Meaning: “With utmost effort”, “Desperately”, “As [verb] as one can”, “With all one’s might”.
Usage Note
Corresponds to the concept of doing something with one’s life (pouring life into the action). It is often translated as the maximum possible intensity of the verb.
- Structure:
[Subject] + izovivi + [Verb].
Pronunciation
IPA: /izovivi/
Translations
- English: as … as possible, with all one’s might, desperately, painstakingly
- Polish: z całych sił, ile sił w nogach/płucach
Example sentences
Physical Intensity: To John izovivi haśù. John runs as fast as he can. (Lit: John runs from-life/desperately).
Mental Intensity: To wo izovivi xèshěsonů. I try to read with all my might.
Alternative forms
- izovi (Shortened form:
izo+vi).
Etymology
izo (From/Source) + vivi (noun) - as in life (Life). Lit: “Sourced from life.”
Synonyms
- xădănă (Very heavily/strongly - Adverbial).
Derived terms
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