Where does “közhely” come from?
közhely (Hungarian) comes from Latin locus communis, from Ancient Greek κοινὸς τόπος — commonplace a general or common topic in a literary passage, such as a statement of proverbial wisdom; a commonplace.
közhely (Hungarian): platitude, cliché
Definitions
- platitude, cliché
Ancestry of “közhely”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | locus communis | a general or common topic, such as a statement of proverbial wisdom; a commonplace |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κοινὸς τόπος | commonplace a general or common topic in a literary passage, such as a statement of proverbial wisdom; a commonplace |