Where does “imma” come from?
imma (Swedish) comes from Proto-Germanic aimaz, from Proto-Indo-European h₁ews- — to burn.
imma (Swedish): steam, vapour
Definitions
- steam, vapour
Ancestry of “imma”, step by step
imma traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Germanic aimaz
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | aimaz | steam, smoke |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁ews- | to burn |
via Old Norse ím
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Norse | ím | dust, ashes |