Where does “mistrøstig” come from?
mistrøstig (Danish) comes from Danish trøstig, from Danish trøst, from Old Norse traust, from Proto-Germanic traustą, from Proto-Indo-European dreu- — tree; firm, solid, steadfast.
mistrøstig (Danish): hopeless, unoptimistic
Definitions
- hopeless, unoptimistic
Ancestry of “mistrøstig”, step by step
mistrøstig traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Danish trøstig
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danish | trøstig | undeterred, tireless |
| 2 | Danish | trøst | comfort; consolation; solace |
| 3 | Old Norse | traust | confidence, help, protection; trust; benefit,... |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | traustą | shelter; help; aid; trust; confidence; alliance |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | dreu- | tree; firm, solid, steadfast |
via Danish mis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danish | mis | kitty, puss, pussy, pussycat; beaver, pussy |