Where does “strakaz” come from?
strakaz (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Indo-European treg-, from Proto-Indo-European (s)terǵ- — a type of bird; manure, dung; to sully, decay.
strakaz (Proto-Germanic): stretched, straight
Definitions
- stretched, straight
Ancestry of “strakaz”, step by step
strakaz traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Indo-European treg-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | treg- | still, rigid; firm, fast; stiff, rigid |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)terǵ- | a type of bird; manure, dung; to sully, decay |
via Proto-Indo-European streg-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | streg- | — |
via Proto-Indo-European (s)treg-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)treg- | rigid, stiff; to be stiff, rigid, strong |