Where does “valesokkeli” come from?
valesokkeli (Finnish) comes from Finnish sokkeli, from German Sockel, from French socle, from Italian zoccolo, from Latin socculus, from Latin soccus, from Ancient Greek σύκχος — a kind of shoe.
valesokkeli (Finnish): A foundation wall located entirely underground with only a facade extending above the ground, such that the (wooden) wall frames extend to ground level or are even partially underground; once a common structure, but now considered highly undesirable due to the elevated risk of mold and moisture dama
Definitions
- A foundation wall located entirely underground with only a facade extending above the ground, such that the (wooden) wall frames extend to ground level or are even partially underground; once a common structure, but now considered highly undesirable due to the elevated risk of mold and moisture dama
Ancestry of “valesokkeli”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnish | sokkeli | foundation wall, plinth a vertical wall as part of a foundation, often located on top of the footing; the bottom course of stones, bricks or concrete supporting a wall |
| 2 | German | Sockel | base; pedestal, plinth; socket for a chip or CPU |
| 3 | French | socle | plinth, pedestal, socle; basis, foundation, core... |
| 4 | Italian | zoccolo | hoof; clog; plinth |
| 5 | Latin | socculus | — |
| 6 | Latin | soccus | slipper; comedy |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | σύκχος | a kind of shoe |