Where does “trøst” come from?
trøst (Danish) comes from Old Norse traust, from Proto-Germanic traustą, from Proto-Indo-European dreu- — tree; firm, solid, steadfast.
trøst (Danish): comfort; consolation; solace
Definitions
- comfort; consolation; solace
Ancestry of “trøst”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Norse | traust | confidence, help, protection; trust; benefit,... |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | traustą | shelter; help; aid; trust; confidence; alliance |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | dreu- | tree; firm, solid, steadfast |