Where does “студе́нт” come from?
студе́нт (Russian) comes from Polish student, from German Student, from Latin studēns, from Latin studeō — to dedicate oneself (to), direct one's efforts or attention (to), strive after, be devoted to.
студе́нт (Russian): student in a university or college, undergraduate
Definitions
- student in a university or college, undergraduate
Ancestry of “студе́нт”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polish | student | student, university student |
| 2 | German | Student | student person attending lectures at a university; male or of unspecified sex |
| 3 | Latin | studēns | dedicating myself (to), directing my efforts or attention (to) |
| 4 | Latin | studeō | to dedicate oneself (to), direct one's efforts or attention (to), strive after, be devoted to |