Where does “karatula” come from?
karatula (Tagalog) comes from Spanish carátula, from Old Spanish carátura, from Latin character, from Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ, from Ancient Greek χαράσσω, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
karatula (Tagalog): sign; signboard
Definitions
- sign; signboard
Ancestry of “karatula”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | carátula | mask; disguise; case; sleeve |
| 2 | Old Spanish | carátura | — |
| 3 | Latin | character | branding iron; brand; characteristic, mark,... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | χαρακτήρ | instrument used for engraving; person who... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | χαράσσω | to sharpen; to engrave, carve, write, draw, stamp |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |