Where does “δικάζω” come from?

δικάζω (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek δικάζω, from Ancient Greek δῐ́κη, from Proto-Indo-European deyḱ- — to point out.

δικάζω (Greek): to judge, sit in judgement

Definitions

  1. to judge, sit in judgement

Ancestry of “δικάζω”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekδικάζωTo judge, sit in judgement; to sit as a juror; To...
2Ancient Greekδῐ́κηlaw, order; right; judgment; justice; lawsuit;...
3Proto-Indo-Europeandeyḱ-to point out
Every word from Proto-Indo-European deyḱ- →Every word from Ancient Greek δῐ́κη →Every word from Ancient Greek δικάζω →