Where does “gongolare” come from?
gongolare (Italian) comes from Italian godere, from Latin gaudēre.
gongolare (Italian): To be visibly very satisfied or pleased
Definitions
- To be visibly very satisfied or pleased
Ancestry of “gongolare”, step by step
gongolare traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Italian godere
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | godere | to enjoy; to have an orgasm; to come |
| 2 | Latin | gaudēre | — |
via Italian dondolare
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | dondolare | To swing, rock or dangle; To rock, swing or sway |