Where does “praasu” come from?
praasu (Finnish) comes from Swedish brasa, from Proto-Germanic brasō, from Proto-Indo-European bʰres‑ — to burst; break; crack; crackle.
praasu (Finnish): fire, especially in a fireplace
Definitions
- fire, especially in a fireplace
Ancestry of “praasu”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Swedish | brasa | a small, controlled fire used for warmth |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | brasō | gleed, crackling coal; fire, pyre |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰres‑ | to burst; break; crack; crackle |