Where does “умник” come from?

умник (Macedonian) comes from Macedonian ум, from Proto-Slavic umъ, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ew-m-, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ew- — to enjoy; to consume; to perceive, see, to be...

умник (Macedonian): wisdom tooth; wise man

Definitions

  1. wisdom tooth; wise man

Ancestry of “умник”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Macedonianумintellect, intelligence, mind, wit, brain
2Proto-Slavicumъmind
3Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂ew-m-—
4Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂ew-to enjoy; to consume; to perceive, see, to be...

Words derived from “умник”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₂ew- →Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₂ew-m- →Every word from Proto-Slavic umъ →
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