Where does “karakter” come from?
karakter (Dutch) comes from Middle Dutch caracter, from French caractère, from Old French caractere, from Latin character, from Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ, from Ancient Greek χαράσσω, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
karakter (Dutch): A character, standardized graphic symbol, such as...
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- A character, standardized graphic symbol, such as...
Ancestry of “karakter”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle Dutch | caracter | — |
| 2 | French | caractère | character, demeanour, personality; character |
| 3 | Old French | caractere | mark; sign; indication |
| 4 | Latin | character | branding iron; brand; characteristic, mark,... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | χαρακτήρ | instrument used for engraving; person who... |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | χαράσσω | to sharpen; to engrave, carve, write, draw, stamp |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |
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