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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| deh₃- | to give | actiontransfersocial | high | 0 |
| dem- | house, household | dwellingsocial | high | 0 |
| h₂eǵ- | to drive, to lead | actionmotionsocial | high | 0 |
| meǵ- | great, large | qualitysizesocial | high | 0 |
| peh₂- | to protect, to feed | actionsustenancesocial | high | 0 |
| spend- | to pour a libation, to make a treaty | ritualsocialaction | high | 0 |
| ḱlew- | to hear, to listen | perceptionsocial | high | 0 |