ναίω

Ancient Greek

verb

Definitions

(present and imperfect only) I dwell, abide
(causal) I give one to dwell in; I make habitable, build
(middle and passive in active sense) I settle

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *nes- (join with, conceal oneself, return home).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*nes-

Gloss

join with, conceal oneself, return home

Concept

Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

νέομαι Ancient Greek
ναιετάω Ancient Greek
νόστος Ancient Greek
νόσφι Ancient Greek
ἀπονέομαι Ancient Greek
*nes- Proto-Indo-European
*ga- Proto-Germanic
*nahwós Proto-Hellenic