Where does “stribāną” come from?
stribāną (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Indo-European (s)ter(h₁)- — to be stiff; be rigid; exert.
stribāną (Proto-Germanic): to strive; exert oneself
Definitions
- to strive; exert oneself
Ancestry of “stribāną”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)ter(h₁)- | to be stiff; be rigid; exert |