Where does “bī́ˀtei” come from?
bī́ˀtei (Proto-Balto-Slavic) comes from Proto-Indo-European bʰeyh₂- — to fear, be afraid; to strike, hit; to hew, cut.
bī́ˀtei (Proto-Balto-Slavic): to beat
Definitions
- to beat
Ancestry of “bī́ˀtei”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰeyh₂- | to fear, be afraid; to strike, hit; to hew, cut |