Roots / *dem-h₂-
dem-h₂- “to build (a temple), tame/domestic” Debated religion ritual dwelling
temple/build
At a Glance
Reconstruction dem-h₂- Meaning “to build (a temple), tame/domestic” Confidence Debated Semantic field religion, ritual, dwelling PIE root meaning to build or to tame. Source of Latin domus and words for houses, temples, and domestication.
(s)kel- “to cover, to conceal, to shelter” bʰeh₂-g- “to allot, to apportion fate” bʰer-g- “to hide, to protect, to bury” bʰerǵ- “to hide, to protect” bʰeyd-mn̥ “act of persuading, a trusting” bʰleh₁-mn̥ “that which blows, breath” bʰleh₁g- “to shine, to be blessed” bʰorgʰ- “fortified high place, stronghold” related entry