Where does “Männerchor” come from?
Männerchor (German) comes from German Chor, from Middle High German kōr, from Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
Männerchor (German): male choir
Definitions
- male choir
Ancestry of “Männerchor”, step by step
Männerchor traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via German Chor
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Chor | choir; chorus; choir |
| 2 | Middle High German | kōr | — |
| 3 | Latin | chorus | chorus (all forms); a performance with dancing and singing; a troop or band of dancers and singers; performers |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | χορός | dance ring, round dance; dance accompanied by... |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |
via German Männer
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Männer | plural of Mann; men; male |