Where does “weersomstandigheid” come from?
weersomstandigheid (Dutch) comes from Dutch omstandigheid, from Dutch stand, from English stand, from English op, from English op shop, from English opportunity, from English opportune, from Middle French opportunité — passed , crossed.
weersomstandigheid (Dutch): weather condition
Definitions
- weather condition
Ancestry of “weersomstandigheid”, step by step
weersomstandigheid traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Dutch omstandigheid
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | omstandigheid | circumstance, condition |
| 2 | Dutch | stand | posture, position, bearing; rank, standing,... |
| 3 | English | stand | "To position or be positioned physically."; "To... |
| 4 | English | op | An operation; An amateur radio operator; An... |
| 5 | English | op shop | A shop, usually operated by a charity, to which... |
| 6 | English | opportunity | A chance for advancement, progress or profit; A... |
| 7 | English | opportune | Suitable for some particular purpose; At a... |
| 8 | Middle French | opportunité | — |
| 9 | Latin | opportūnitās | convenience, fitness |
| 10 | Latin | opportūnus | suitable |
| 11 | Latin | Portus | ” or, later, “Portus Rōmae”}} Portus large artificial harbour of Ancient Rome |
| 12 | Proto-Italic | portus | harbour |
| 13 | Proto-Indo-European | pértus | crossing |
| 14 | Proto-Indo-European | per- | before, in front; first; to go through |
| 15 | Proto-Indo-European | pr̥tós | passed , crossed |
via Dutch weer
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | weer | again; back; weather |
| 2 | Dutch | weder | Alternative form of weer; Dated form of weer;... |
| 3 | Middle Dutch | weder | against, in opposition to, counter to; contrary... |
| 4 | Old Dutch | wither | — |
| 5 | Proto-West Germanic | wiþr | toward, against |
| 6 | Proto-Germanic | wiþrą | toward, against |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | wī-tero- | further apart |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | wi | apart, asunder; away from, against |