Where does “scandalizo” come from?
scandalizo (Late Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σκανδαλίζω, from Ancient Greek σκάνδαλον, from Proto-Indo-European skand- — to jump, go up; to shine, to glow; bright.
scandalizo (Late Latin): I cause to stumble; I tempt
Definitions
- I cause to stumble; I tempt
Ancestry of “scandalizo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σκανδαλίζω | to snare, cause to stumble; to give offense |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σκάνδαλον | trap, snare; enticement, temptation; offense,... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | skand- | to jump, go up; to shine, to glow; bright |