π„π‚πŒΉπŒ²πŒ²π…πŒ°

Gothic

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtriΙ‘Ι‘Κ·a/

Etymology 1

From Proto-Germanic *trewwō.

Noun

π„π‚πŒΉπŒ²πŒ²π…πŒ° β€’ (triggwa) f

  1. pledge, covenant, testament
Usage notes

Often used in the plural with a singular meaning, especially when referring to the Biblical testaments.

Declension

Lua error: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

Descendants
  • β†’ Latin: *tregua, treuga (or possibly from West Germanic)

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective

π„π‚πŒΉπŒ²πŒ²π…πŒ° β€’ (triggwa)

  1. inflection of π„π‚πŒΉπŒ²πŒ²π…πƒ (triggws):
    1. strong nominative/accusative feminine singular
    2. strong nominative/accusative neuter plural
    3. weak nominative masculine singular

References
  • MagnΓΊs Snaedal, "Gothic <ggw>", Studia Linguistica Universitatis Iagellonicae Cracoviensis 128 (2011), pp. 150-151.
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