Where does “h₂ewt(i)o-” come from?
h₂ewt(i)o- (Proto-Indo-European) comes from Proto-Indo-European h₂ew, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰe — Postpositional intensifying particle: indeed, at any rate, in fact.
h₂ewt(i)o- (Proto-Indo-European): forlorn, deserted
Definitions
- forlorn, deserted
Ancestry of “h₂ewt(i)o-”, step by step
h₂ewt(i)o- traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Indo-European h₂ew
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ew | away from, off; again |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰe | Postpositional intensifying particle: indeed, at any rate, in fact |
via Proto-Indo-European h₂ew-
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ew- | to enjoy; to consume; to perceive, see, to be... |