Where does “to” come from?
to (Old Polish) comes from Old Polish li, from Proto-Slavic li — question-forming interrogative particle.
to (Old Polish): intensifying particle
Definitions
- intensifying particle
Ancestry of “to”, step by step
to traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old Polish li
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Polish | li | interrogative particle: introduces a yes-no question |
| 2 | Proto-Slavic | li | question-forming interrogative particle |
via Proto-Slavic to
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Slavic | to | neuter of *tъ; so |