tolstyj
Tolstyj is a transliteration of the Russian adjective Толстый, meaning "thick" or "fat." It is used to describe physical thickness or bulk in both people and objects. The masculine form is tolstyj, with feminine tolstaya and neuter tolstoe; the plural is tolstyye. Common alternative transliterations include tolstiy, tolstij, and, in some contexts, tolstoy when the word functions as a surname rather than as an ordinary adjective.
Etymology and cognates: Толстый derives from Proto-Slavic roots meaning “thick” or “dense.” It has cognates in many
Morphology: As a standard adjective, tolstyj declines by gender, number, and case. Examples in nominative case:
Usage and nuance: In Russian, толстыи̣й often carries a negative or neutral connotation depending on context, especially
See also: Tolstoy (surname) can be encountered in transliteration as Tolstyj, but refers to a different use