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αἰδώς (aidos)
/ai̯.dɔ̌ːs/ → /ɛˈðos/ → /eˈðos.(edos)
The origin of Uncertain. Beekes mentions that the derivation from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eysd- (“to praise, to honor”), although the meaning, semantics is attractive, from the form it is very difficult to defend the similarity. The expected would be *αἰζώς which does not exist in Old "Greek".
The meanings are a little contradictory. The word understands "shame and respect", "fear and honor"
In terms of respect and honor, Albanian explains the word while "shame" undoubtedly has another root, which I think comes from "adi-" which comes from the meaning it will not appear, to appear in other people, "di" (know)-it comes from the *diell (sun), from appearance, while "adi" with negative "a" in front of "di" which comes from light, sun, appearance, visible, and "adi" means will not appear, to not appear, to not be seen which defines the shameful.
"Ai" (He)+"do" (want, love) is the root, where if a person wants, loves something or someone it shows that he "honors" him.
Undoubtedly, the Greek word αἰδώς (aidos) is related to the roots of the Albanian language!
Beekes suggests a possible derivation from *h₂eysd- ("to praise, to honour"), but notes that the form does not quite fit.
"shame" comes from "adi-" (unseen), which is related to "di" (light, sun, appearance). This "adi-" is negated by the prefix "a-", denoting the opposite of appearance or visibility, denoting shame. This defines shame as a desire to remain invisible or hidden.
Meanwhile, "he" and "do" form another root that conveys honor or respect when someone is loved by others is respected.
/ai̯.dɔ̌ːs/ → /ɛˈðos/ → /eˈðos.(edos)
The origin of Uncertain. Beekes mentions that the derivation from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eysd- (“to praise, to honor”), although the meaning, semantics is attractive, from the form it is very difficult to defend the similarity. The expected would be *αἰζώς which does not exist in Old "Greek".
The meanings are a little contradictory. The word understands "shame and respect", "fear and honor"
In terms of respect and honor, Albanian explains the word while "shame" undoubtedly has another root, which I think comes from "adi-" which comes from the meaning it will not appear, to appear in other people, "di" (know)-it comes from the *diell (sun), from appearance, while "adi" with negative "a" in front of "di" which comes from light, sun, appearance, visible, and "adi" means will not appear, to not appear, to not be seen which defines the shameful.
"Ai" (He)+"do" (want, love) is the root, where if a person wants, loves something or someone it shows that he "honors" him.
Undoubtedly, the Greek word αἰδώς (aidos) is related to the roots of the Albanian language!
Beekes suggests a possible derivation from *h₂eysd- ("to praise, to honour"), but notes that the form does not quite fit.
"shame" comes from "adi-" (unseen), which is related to "di" (light, sun, appearance). This "adi-" is negated by the prefix "a-", denoting the opposite of appearance or visibility, denoting shame. This defines shame as a desire to remain invisible or hidden.
Meanwhile, "he" and "do" form another root that conveys honor or respect when someone is loved by others is respected.
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