vaka

Old Norse

verb
Definitions
  • to be awake, keep awake

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *wakāną (be awake, watch, wake) root from Proto-Indo-European *weǵ- (be strong, awake, lively, be fresh, cheerful, strong, be awake, be cheerful).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*weǵ-

Gloss

be strong, awake, lively, be fresh, cheerful, strong, be awake, be cheerful

Concept
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The body

Ontological Category

Property

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