Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/hurskaz

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This Proto-Germanic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Germanic

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Etymology

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From Proto-Indo-European *ḱers- (to run, race, speed, hurry). Cognate with Latin currō (run).

Alternative etymology derives from Proto-Indo-European *kerd- (wise, clever, skillful).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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*hurskaz

  1. fast; quick; lively
    Synonym: *hradaz

Inflection

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Proto-West Germanic: *horsk
  • Old Norse: horskr
  • Proto-Finnic: *hurskas (see there for further descendants)