Where does “Trost” come from?
Trost (German) comes from Middle High German trōst, from Old High German trōst, from Proto-Germanic traustą, from Proto-Indo-European dreu- — tree; firm, solid, steadfast.
Ancestry of “Trost”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle High German | trōst | — |
| 2 | Old High German | trōst | consolation |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | traustą | shelter; help; aid; trust; confidence; alliance |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | dreu- | tree; firm, solid, steadfast |