Where does “sunnōniz dagaz” come from?
sunnōniz dagaz (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Germanic sunnǭ, from Proto-Indo-European sh̥₂uén, from Proto-Indo-European sóh₂wl̥ — sun.
sunnōniz dagaz (Proto-Germanic): Sunday
Definitions
- Sunday
Ancestry of “sunnōniz dagaz”, step by step
sunnōniz dagaz traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Germanic sunnǭ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | sunnǭ | the sun |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | sh̥₂uén | sun; the Sun |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | sóh₂wl̥ | sun |
via Proto-Germanic dagaz
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | dagaz | day; name of the D-rune |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰegʷʰ- | to burn; warm, hot |
via Latin dies Solis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | dies Solis | sun's day |
| 2 | Latin | sōl | — |