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