Where does “brutaliteit” come from?
brutaliteit (Dutch) comes from Dutch brutaal, from Middle Dutch brutael, from Middle French brutal, from Medieval Latin brutalis, from Latin brūtus, from Proto-Indo-European gʷréh₂us, from Proto-Indo-European -us — Forms adjectives from Caland system roots.
brutaliteit (Dutch): impudence, audacity
Ancestry of “brutaliteit”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Dutch | brutaal | impudent; outspoken |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | brutael | savage |
| 3 | Middle French | brutal | savage |
| 4 | Medieval Latin | brutalis | savage, stupid |
| 5 | Latin | brūtus | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷréh₂us | heavy |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | -us | Forms adjectives from Caland system roots |