Where does “chórzystka” come from?
chórzystka (Polish) comes from Polish chórzysta, from Polish chór, from Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
Ancestry of “chórzystka”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polish | chórzysta | chorister |
| 2 | Polish | chór | choir, chorus; chorus in a performance of Ancient... |
| 3 | Latin | chorus | chorus (all forms); a performance with dancing and singing; a troop or band of dancers and singers; performers |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | χορός | dance ring, round dance; dance accompanied by... |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |