meh₂gʰ-
“to be able, to have power (magic)”Widely acceptedreligionritual
magic/power
PIE root meaning to be able or to have magical power. Source of English "may," "might," "magic," and words for supernatural ability.
Related Roots
bʰeh₂-g-“to allot, to apportion fate”bʰer-g-“to hide, to protect, to bury”bʰeyd-mn̥“act of persuading, a trusting”bʰleh₁-mn̥“that which blows, breath”bʰleh₁g-“to shine, to be blessed”deh₂-mn̥-₃“a dividing, a distribution”deh₂-p-“to apportion a sacrificial meal”deh₂p-“to sacrifice, to distribute (ritual meal)”