Where does “kōlaz” come from?
kōlaz (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Germanic kōluz, from Proto-Germanic kalaną, from Proto-Indo-European ǵel- — to swallow; swallow.
kōlaz (Proto-Germanic): Alternative form of *kōluz; cool, cold; calm
Definitions
- Alternative form of *kōluz; cool, cold; calm
Ancestry of “kōlaz”, step by step
kōlaz traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Germanic kōluz
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | kōluz | cool |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | kalaną | to be cold, to freeze |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵel- | to swallow; swallow |
via Proto-Indo-European gel-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | gel- | to be cold, to freeze |