Where does “gerbėjas” come from?

gerbėjas (Lithuanian) comes from Lithuanian gerbti, from Proto-Indo-European gʷerH- — to express approval; praise; to elevate.

gerbėjas (Lithuanian): admirer, supporter, fan

Definitions

  1. admirer, supporter, fan

Ancestry of “gerbėjas”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Lithuaniangerbtito honor, respect
2Proto-Indo-EuropeangʷerH-to express approval; praise; to elevate
Every word from Proto-Indo-European gʷerH- →Every word from Lithuanian gerbti →