Where does “досто́йный” come from?
досто́йный (Russian) comes from Old East Slavic достоинъ, from Proto-Slavic *dostojьnъ — worthy.
досто́йный (Russian): worthy, decent
Definitions
- worthy, decent
Ancestry of “досто́йный”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old East Slavic | достоинъ | worthy |
| 2 | Proto-Slavic | *dostojьnъ | worthy |