seis (Asturian)
Where does "seis" come from?
The Asturian word 'seis' finds its origin in the Proto-Indo-European root '*swéḱs,' which denoted the number six. This ancient term evolved into the Latin 'sex' before eventually making its way into the Asturian language, where it retains its original numerical meaning.
Full etymology tree
- seis (Asturian), 'six'
- inherited sex (Latin), 'six; 6'
- inherited *seks (Proto-Italic), 'six'
- inherited *swéḱs (Proto-Indo-European), 'six'
- inherited *seks (Proto-Italic), 'six'
- inherited sex (Latin), 'six; 6'
Ancestors
- sex (Latin)
- *swéḱs (Proto-Indo-European)
Updated July 2026
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