Reconstruction:Proto-Indo-Iranian/dʰar-

This Proto-Indo-Iranian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Indo-Iranian

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *dʰer-.

Root

*dʰar-

1. to hold, carry
2. to bear, support

Descendants

• Proto-Indo-Aryan: *dʰar-
  • Sanskrit: धृ (dhṛ)
• Proto-Iranian: *dar-
  • Avestan: 𐬛𐬁𐬭 (dār)
  • Old Persian:
    • Middle Persian:
      • Persian: دار (dâr)