Where does “काल” come from?

काल (Sanskrit) comes from Proto-Turkic kār, from Proto-Iranian karah — fold, of time (during which an action or event happens).

काल (Sanskrit): black, dark blue; black, dark blue colour; pupil

Definitions

  1. black, dark blue; black, dark blue colour; pupil

Ancestry of “काल”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Proto-Turkickārsnow
2Proto-Iraniankarahfold, of time (during which an action or event happens)

Words derived from “काल

Every word from Proto-Iranian karahEvery word from Proto-Turkic kār
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