← Back to Dictionary

alaiv

adj

alaɪv

English Definition

alive

Etymology

  • (Derived from English alive.)

Examples

  • "Kaaz ef nobadi kyaahn kom bak alaiv, den Gad neva mek Jiizas kom bak alaiv niida."

    If the dead are not raised, then Christ hasn't been raised either.

Where you'd hear it

These tags describe the situations or styles of speech where this word commonly appears — for example at church, in everyday chat, or in dancehall lyrics.

  • Religious Heard in church, Bible reading, prayer, or spiritual gatherings.
  • Formal Careful, written-style speech — less slang, more like a sermon or official text.

Contribute an example

Share how you use alaiv in everyday speech. Submissions are reviewed before publication.