Where does “glædelig” come from?
glædelig (Danish) comes from Danish glæde, from Old Danish glæthæ, from Old Norse gleði, from Proto-Germanic gladį̄.
glædelig (Danish): joyful; pleasant; gratifying
Definitions
- joyful; pleasant; gratifying
Ancestry of “glædelig”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Danish | glæde | joy; pleasure; delight |
| 2 | Old Danish | glæthæ | — |
| 3 | Old Norse | gleði | gladness, merriment |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | gladį̄ | — |