Where does “busskur” come from?
busskur (Swedish) comes from Swedish kur, from Latin cūra, from Proto-Indo-European kʷeys-, from Proto-Indo-European kʷey- — to pay; to avenge.
busskur (Swedish): a bus shelter
Definitions
- a bus shelter
Ancestry of “busskur”, step by step
busskur traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish kur
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | kur | a small shed or roof, a shelter or sentry-box; a... |
| 2 | Latin | cūra | care, concern, thought |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | kʷeys- | to see; to heed |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | kʷey- | to pay; to avenge |
via Swedish buss
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | buss | like an old friend; command to a dog to attack:... |