Where does “kiemelis” come from?
kiemelis (Lithuanian) comes from Lithuanian kiemas, from Proto-Indo-European ḱóymos, from Proto-Indo-European ḱey- — to be lying down; to settle.
kiemelis (Lithuanian): Diminutive of kiemas; terrace, patio
Definitions
- Diminutive of kiemas; terrace, patio
Ancestry of “kiemelis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Lithuanian | kiemas | yard, courtyard, forecourt; farmstead, estate;... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱóymos | of the home, belonging to the family; village,... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱey- | to be lying down; to settle |