Where does “diószeg” come from?
diószeg (Hungarian) comes from Hungarian szeg, from Proto-Ugric seŋkɜ — wedge.
Ancestry of “diószeg”, step by step
diószeg traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Hungarian szeg
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hungarian | szeg | to hem, to fringe; to cut; to break |
| 2 | Proto-Ugric | seŋkɜ | wedge |
via Hungarian dió
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hungarian | dió | walnut; some other nuts |