Where does “trudaną” come from?
trudaną (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Indo-European dreu- — tree; firm, solid, steadfast.
trudaną (Proto-Germanic): to tread, to step on
Definitions
- to tread, to step on
Ancestry of “trudaną”, step by step
trudaną traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Indo-European dreu-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | dreu- | tree; firm, solid, steadfast |
via Proto-Indo-European derə-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | derə- | to tear, tear apart |
via Proto-Indo-European drā-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | drā- | to run, escape |