Where does “fredsbevarande” come from?
fredsbevarande (Swedish) comes from Swedish fred, from Old Norse friðr, from Proto-Germanic friþuz, from Proto-Indo-European priHós, from Proto-Indo-European preyH- — to love, to please.
fredsbevarande (Swedish): peacekeeping
Definitions
- peacekeeping
Ancestry of “fredsbevarande”, step by step
fredsbevarande traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish fred
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | fred | peace; a peace treaty |
| 2 | Old Norse | friðr | peace |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | friþuz | peace, tranquility; sanctuary, refuge |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | priHós | dear, beloved; happy, free |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | preyH- | to love, to please |
via Swedish bevarande
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | bevarande | preserving |