Where does “грамота” come from?
грамота (Old East Slavic) comes from Ancient Greek γράμματα — nominative/accusative/vocative plural of γράμμα.
грамота (Old East Slavic): alphabet, writing; ability to read and write;...
Definitions
- alphabet, writing; ability to read and write;...
Ancestry of “грамота”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γράμματα | nominative/accusative/vocative plural of γράμμα |