Where does “dampaz” come from?
dampaz (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Germanic dimbaną, from Proto-Indo-European dʰembʰ- — to be stunned.
dampaz (Proto-Germanic): vapor; damp, humid
Definitions
- vapor; damp, humid
Ancestry of “dampaz”, step by step
dampaz traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Germanic dimbaną
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | dimbaną | to fog, smoke |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰembʰ- | to be stunned |
via Proto-Germanic dimpaną
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | dimpaną | to steam; vaporise |