кругу (Mariupol Greek)
Where does "кругу" come from?
The Mariupol Greek verb "кругу" (krugu) descends from the Ancient Greek "κρούω" (kroúō), meaning to strike or beat. Its roots trace back to the Proto-Indo-European "*krows-", a sound-evocative base signifying pushing, bumping, or breaking. This ancient root also appears in various forms across Slavic and Germanic languages, linking the concept of striking to words for crushing, shattering, or even grinding.
Full etymology tree
- кругу (Mariupol Greek), 'strike, beat'
- inherited κρούω (Ancient Greek), 'to strike, smite'
- inherited *krows- (Proto-Indo-European), 'to push, bump, strike, break'
- inherited *krun- (Proto-Indo-European)
- inherited κρούω (Ancient Greek), 'to strike, smite'
Ancestors
- κρούω (Ancient Greek)
Cognates and doublets
- κρούω (Greek)
Updated June 2026
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