Where does “neamhchinnte” come from?
neamhchinnte (Irish) comes from Irish neamh, from Old Irish nem, from Proto-Celtic nemos, from Proto-Indo-European nébʰos, from Proto-Indo-European -os — Creates action nouns or result nouns from verbs;...
neamhchinnte (Irish): uncertain; indefinite, vague
Definitions
- uncertain; indefinite, vague
Ancestry of “neamhchinnte”, step by step
neamhchinnte traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Irish neamh
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish | neamh | heaven; sky, firmament |
| 2 | Old Irish | nem | heaven; sky; radiance |
| 3 | Proto-Celtic | nemos | sky, heaven |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | nébʰos | cloud; mist, moisture |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | -os | Creates action nouns or result nouns from verbs;... |
via Irish cinnte
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish | cinnte | certain; definite; mean, stingy |