Where does “gennem” come from?
gennem (Danish) comes from Old Norse gegnum, from Old Norse gegn, from Proto-Germanic gagin — towards, in the direction of; against.
gennem (Danish): through; through, during; by means of, through,...
Definitions
- through; through, during; by means of, through,...
Ancestry of “gennem”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Norse | gegnum | through |
| 2 | Old Norse | gegn | straight, direct; fit, serviceable; direct,... |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | gagin | towards, in the direction of; against |
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