Where does “διαφαίνω” come from?
διαφαίνω (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek φαίνω, from Proto-Hellenic pʰáňňō, from Proto-Indo-European bʰeh₂-, from Proto-Indo-European bʰeh₂-s-ri-.
διαφαίνω (Ancient Greek): to show through transitive, shine through
Definitions
- to show through transitive, shine through
Ancestry of “διαφαίνω”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | φαίνω | I cause to appear, bring to light; I show,... |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | pʰáňňō | to appear |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰeh₂- | to shine, glow light; to speak, say |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰeh₂-s-ri- | — |