Where does “салют” come from?
салют (Russian) comes from German Salut, from French salut, from Old French salut, from Latin salūtem, from Proto-Indo-European sōlh₂- — mercy, comfort; comfort, mercy.
салют (Russian): fireworks; salute; hello
Ancestry of “салют”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | German | Salut | salute |
| 2 | French | salut | hi, hello; bye, goodbye; wave |
| 3 | Old French | salut | — |
| 4 | Latin | salūtem | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | sōlh₂- | mercy, comfort; comfort, mercy |
Words derived from “салют”