Where does “staikijaną” come from?
staikijaną (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Indo-European stig-.
staikijaną (Proto-Germanic): to be sharp, pierce, prick
Definitions
- to be sharp, pierce, prick
Ancestry of “staikijaną”, step by step
staikijaną traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Indo-European stig-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | stig- | — |
via Proto-Indo-European steyg-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | steyg- | to be sharp, to stab, to goad, to puncture; to be... |
via Proto-Indo-European (s)teyg-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)teyg- | to be sharp; to sting |