Where does “Giebmegáisi” come from?
Giebmegáisi (Northern Sami) comes from Northern Sami giebmi, from Northern Sami gievdni, from Proto-Samic kiemnē — kettle.
Ancestry of “Giebmegáisi”, step by step
Giebmegáisi traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Northern Sami giebmi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Northern Sami | giebmi | Alternative form of gievdni; kettle, cauldron |
| 2 | Northern Sami | gievdni | kettle, cauldron; coffeepot; pan |
| 3 | Proto-Samic | kiemnē | kettle |
via Northern Sami gáisi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Northern Sami | gáisi | tall/high mountain |
| 2 | Proto-Samic | *kājsē | high and steep mountain |
Words derived from “Giebmegáisi”