Where does “fredskonferens” come from?
fredskonferens (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.
fredskonferens (Swedish): peace conference
Definitions
- peace conference
Ancestry of “fredskonferens”, step by step
fredskonferens 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 konferens
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | konferens | a conference |