wérǵom (Proto-Indo-European)

Where does "wérǵom" come from?

The Proto-Indo-European noun *wérǵom originated from the root *werǵ-, meaning 'to make,' combined with a suffix that turned the concept into a thing that is done. This fundamental term describes the act of creating or performing, providing the ancient foundation for the modern English word 'work'.

Full etymology tree

• *wérǵom (Proto-Indo-European), 'work'
  • derived *werǵós (Proto-Indo-European)
    • affix *werǵ- (Proto-Indo-European), 'to make'
    • affix *-ós (Proto-Indo-European), 'Forms possessive adjectives from nouns.'

Ancestors

• *werǵ- (Proto-Indo-European)
• *-ós (Proto-Indo-European)

Updated June 2026

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