Where does “pussala” come from?
pussala (Latvian) comes from Latvian sala, from Proto-Balto-Slavic sel-, from Proto-Indo-European sel-, from Proto-Indo-European ser- — to flow; to guard; to bind, to tie together.
pussala (Latvian): peninsula
Definitions
- peninsula
Ancestry of “pussala”, step by step
pussala traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latvian sala
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latvian | sala | island; genitive singular form of sals; 3rd... |
| 2 | Proto-Balto-Slavic | sel- | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | sel- | dwelling; piece of wood; beam, post, balk, board,... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ser- | to flow; to guard; to bind, to tie together |
via Latvian puse
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latvian | puse | half; side |