корыто (Russian)
Where does "корыто" come from?
The Russian word 'корыто' traces its roots back to the Proto-Slavic term '*koryto', which originally referred to a trough or carved vessel. This word is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root '*ker-', meaning 'to cut,' reflecting how such vessels were traditionally hollowed out from logs. Over time, the meaning expanded from this literal container to metaphorically describe anything resembling an old, worn-out tub, boat, or car.
Full etymology tree
- корыто (Russian), 'washing tub, trough'
- inherited *koryto (Proto-Slavic), 'trough'
- compound *(s)kor- (Proto-Indo-European)
- derived *(s)ker- (Proto-Indo-European), 'to cut off, sever'
- compound *-yto (Proto-Indo-European)
- compound *(s)kor- (Proto-Indo-European)
- inherited *koryto (Proto-Slavic), 'trough'
Ancestors
- *koryto (Proto-Slavic)
Updated June 2026
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