Where does “ἄσθμα” come from?
ἄσθμα (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ἄνσθμα, from Proto-Indo-European h₂enh₁- — to breathe.
ἄσθμα (Ancient Greek): short-drawn breath, panting; asthma
Definitions
- short-drawn breath, panting; asthma
Ancestry of “ἄσθμα”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἄνσθμα | — |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂enh₁- | to breathe |
Words derived from “ἄσθμα”