Where does “peina” come from?
peina (Ladin) comes from Latin poenā, from Ancient Greek ποινή, from Proto-Hellenic kʷoinā́, from Proto-Indo-European kʷoynéh₂, from Proto-Indo-European kʷey- — to pay; to avenge.
peina (Ladin): sorrow; pity; penalty,punishment
Definitions
- sorrow; pity; penalty,punishment