Where does “urininkontinens” come from?
urininkontinens (Swedish) comes from Swedish urin, from Latin ūrīna, from Proto-Indo-European uh₁r-, from Proto-Indo-European weh₁r- — water, liquid, milk.
urininkontinens (Swedish): urinary incontinence
Definitions
- urinary incontinence
Ancestry of “urininkontinens”, step by step
urininkontinens traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish urin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | urin | urine |
| 2 | Latin | ūrīna | urine |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | uh₁r- | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | weh₁r- | water, liquid, milk |
via Swedish inkontinens
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | inkontinens | incontinence |