PIE Roots
An index of reconstructed Proto-Indo-European roots. Each entry links to a full page with descendant tables, sound law references, and scholarly discussion.
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| Root | Meaning | Semantic Field | Confidence | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| deru- | tree, wood, to be firm | naturequalitymaterial | high | 0 |
| h₁regʷ- | darkness, night | naturetime | medium | 0 |
| h₂enh₁- | to breathe | bodystatenature | high | 0 |
| h₂ews- | dawn, east | naturecelestialtime | high | 0 |
| h₂ster- | star | naturecelestial | high | 0 |
| h₂ékʷeh₂ | water | natureelement | high | 0 |
| lewk- | light, brightness | natureperceptioncelestial | high | 0 |
| nokʷt- | night | timenature | high | 0 |
| snéygʷʰ- | snow | natureweather | high | 0 |
| sóh₂wl̥ | sun | naturecelestial | high | 0 |
| wódr̥ | water | natureelement | high | 0 |
| wĺ̥kʷos | wolf | animalnature | high | 0 |