Where does “별자리” come from?
별자리 (Korean) comes from Korean 별, from Middle Korean 별〯, from Old Korean 星利 — star.
별자리 (Korean): constellation; astrological sign
Definitions
- constellation; astrological sign
Ancestry of “별자리”, step by step
별자리 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Korean 별
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 별 | star; special; extraordinary; different; unusual;... |
| 2 | Middle Korean | 별〯 | — |
| 3 | Old Korean | 星利 | star |
via Korean 자리
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Korean | 자리 | place occupied by something or someone; seat |