Where does “óvszer” come from?
óvszer (Hungarian) comes from Hungarian szer, from Proto-Uralic śerɜ — row, order; to join; to be linked / related to...
óvszer (Hungarian): condom
Definitions
- condom
Ancestry of “óvszer”, step by step
óvszer traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Hungarian szer
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hungarian | szer | tool, instrument; chemical, agent, substance;... |
| 2 | Proto-Uralic | śerɜ | row, order; to join; to be linked / related to... |
via Hungarian óv
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hungarian | óv | to protect, guard; to caution, warn someone... |