Where does “lēnis” come from?
lēnis (Latin) comes from Proto-Indo-European leh₁- — soft, calm; lazy, slow.
lēnis (Latin): soft, smooth, gentle, moderate, mild, calm
Definitions
- soft, smooth, gentle, moderate, mild, calm
Ancestry of “lēnis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | leh₁- | soft, calm; lazy, slow |