Where does “mângâia” come from?
mângâia (Romanian) comes from Vulgar Latin manganeare, from Ancient Greek μαγγανεύω, from Ancient Greek μάγγανον, from Proto-Indo-European mang- — to embellish, dress, trim.
mângâia (Romanian): to pet; to caress, fondle, stroke
Definitions
- to pet; to caress, fondle, stroke
Ancestry of “mângâia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vulgar Latin | manganeare | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μαγγανεύω | to use charms or philtres, play tricks, cheat |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μάγγανον | philtre, charm, means for bewitching others;... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | mang- | to embellish, dress, trim |