laipns

Etymology
From the same stem as the verb (q.v.), from which it was derived (with vowel gradation, like, and an extra n; compare, without vowel gradation, the dialectal variant ). The semantic evolution was probably “sticky, adhesive” > “clingy” > “attentive” > “nice, polite, kind.” Cognates include 🇨🇬. Ultimately from.

Adjective

 * 1) nice, polite, kind, friendly, warm, welcoming one that treats others with attention, sensitivity, kindness, friendliness
 * esi, esiet tik laipns... — would you be so kind as to... introducing a polite request
 * 1) such that it expresses or reflects such qualities: attention, politeness, kindness, friendliness...
 * esi, esiet tik laipns... — would you be so kind as to... introducing a polite request
 * 1) such that it expresses or reflects such qualities: attention, politeness, kindness, friendliness...
 * 1) such that it expresses or reflects such qualities: attention, politeness, kindness, friendliness...