Where does “άι” come from?
άι (Greek) comes from Greek άε, from Ancient Greek ἄγε, from Ancient Greek ἄγω, from Proto-Hellenic ágō, from Proto-Indo-European h₂éǵeti, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eǵ- — to drive.
άι (Greek): go!; ow, ouch, argh; Alternative form of Αϊ
Definitions
- go!; ow, ouch, argh; Alternative form of Αϊ
Ancestry of “άι”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greek | άε | Alternative form of άι; Alternative form of αϊ |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἄγε | second-person singular present active imperative... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἄγω | to lead, fetch, bring along (a living creature), take with |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | ágō | to lead, to guide |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂éǵeti | to be driving |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eǵ- | to drive |