Where does “hjidhi” come from?
hjidhi (Albanian) comes from Albanian hidhur, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eydʰ- — to ignite; fire.
hjidhi (Albanian): the cry made during a funeral
Definitions
- the cry made during a funeral
Ancestry of “hjidhi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Albanian | hidhur | bitter |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eydʰ- | to ignite; fire |