Where does “ibilgailu” come from?
ibilgailu (Basque) comes from Basque gailu, from Proto-Germanic gailō, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰēy- — to yawn, gape; to go.
ibilgailu (Basque): vehicle
Definitions
- vehicle
Ancestry of “ibilgailu”, step by step
ibilgailu traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Basque gailu
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basque | gailu | device |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | gailō | a gap; crevice; chasm; ravine |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰēy- | to yawn, gape; to go |
via Basque ibili
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basque | ibili | to walk; to ride; to be |