Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/þri-

This Proto-Germanic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Germanic

Etymology

From pre-Germanic *tri-, combining form of Proto-Indo-European *tréyes.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈθri/

Prefix

*þri-

1. three, pertaining to three

Derived terms

Proto-Germanic terms prefixed with *þri-

Descendants

• Proto-West Germanic: *þri-
  • Old English: þri-
  • Old High German: drī-
• Old Norse: þrí-