Where does “Trouscht” come from?
Trouscht (Luxembourgish) comes from Old High German trōst, from Proto-Germanic traustą, from Proto-Indo-European dreu- — tree; firm, solid, steadfast.
Trouscht (Luxembourgish): consolation
Ancestry of “Trouscht”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old High German | trōst | consolation |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | traustą | shelter; help; aid; trust; confidence; alliance |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | dreu- | tree; firm, solid, steadfast |