Where does “Skene” come from?
Skene (Portuguese) comes from English skene, from Ancient Greek σκηνή, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱeh₃ih₂, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱeh₃- — darkness, shadow.
Ancestry of “Skene”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | skene | An element of ancient Greek theater: the... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σκηνή | tent; stage |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)ḱeh₃ih₂ | shadow, shade |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)ḱeh₃- | darkness, shadow |