Where does “perskonferensie” come from?
perskonferensie (Afrikaans) comes from Afrikaans pers, from Dutch Pers, from Middle Dutch perse, from French pressé — past participle of presser; quick, eager,...
perskonferensie (Afrikaans): press conference
Definitions
- press conference
Ancestry of “perskonferensie”, step by step
perskonferensie traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Afrikaans pers
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afrikaans | pers | purple; To press; A press |
| 2 | Dutch | Pers | Persian |
| 3 | Middle Dutch | perse | — |
| 4 | French | pressé | past participle of presser; quick, eager,... |
via Afrikaans konferensie
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afrikaans | konferensie | conference, convention |