Where does “røykdukkar” come from?
røykdukkar (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk røyk, from Old Norse reykr, from Proto-Germanic raukiz, from Proto-Indo-European rewǵ-, from Proto-Indo-European rew- — to roar, growl, grumble; to roar; growl; grumble;...
røykdukkar (Norwegian Nynorsk): smoke diver
Definitions
- smoke diver
Ancestry of “røykdukkar”, step by step
røykdukkar traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Norwegian Nynorsk røyk
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | røyk | smoke; imperative of røyke; imperative of røykja |
| 2 | Old Norse | reykr | smoke |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | raukiz | smoke, vapour |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | rewǵ- | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | rew- | to roar, growl, grumble; to roar; growl; grumble;... |
via Norwegian Nynorsk dukkar
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | dukkar | present of dukka; diver |