Where does “терпкий” come from?
терпкий (Russian) comes from Proto-Slavic *tьrpъkъ — tangy, tart, pungent (for taste).
терпкий (Russian): astringent, tart, acerbic
Definitions
- astringent, tart, acerbic
Ancestry of “терпкий”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Slavic | *tьrpъkъ | tangy, tart, pungent (for taste) |