лэгу (Mariupol Greek)
Where does "лэгу" come from?
The Mariupol Greek verb 'лэгу' descends from the Ancient Greek 'λέγω,' which originally meant to gather or arrange things in order. This term traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*leǵ-,' reflecting the idea that speaking is a form of carefully collecting and selecting one's words. Over time, the meaning shifted from the physical act of gathering to the verbal act of telling or naming.
Full etymology tree
- лэгу (légu) (Mariupol Greek), 'to say'
- inherited λέγω (légō) (Ancient Greek), 'to put in order, arrange, gather'
- inherited *légō (Proto-Hellenic), 'to gather'
- inherited *léǵ-e-ti (Proto-Indo-European)
- derived *leǵ- (Proto-Indo-European), 'to gather, collect, with derivatives meaning to speak by carefully selecting one's words.'
- inherited *léǵ-e-ti (Proto-Indo-European)
- inherited *légō (Proto-Hellenic), 'to gather'
- inherited λέγω (légō) (Ancient Greek), 'to put in order, arrange, gather'
Ancestors
- λέγω (Ancient Greek)
Cognates and doublets
- λέω (Greek)
Updated June 2026
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