Where does “astmainen” come from?
astmainen (Finnish) comes from Finnish astma, from Ancient Greek ἆσθμα, from Ancient Greek ἄνσθμα, from Proto-Indo-European h₂enh₁- — to breathe.
astmainen (Finnish): asthmatic
Definitions
- asthmatic
Ancestry of “astmainen”, step by step
astmainen traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Finnish astma
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnish | astma | The chronic respiratory disease Asthma |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἆσθμα | short-drawn breath, panting; asthma |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἄνσθμα | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂enh₁- | to breathe |
via Finnish inen
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnish | inen | — |