Sonic Explains Latin Roots

Yeah, sex is cool, but have you ever tired finding Latin roots in English words that ultimately go back to the same Proto-Indo-European root as native Germanic English words? tooth <− *h₃dónts −> dēns, dentis → dental heart <− *ḱerd −> cor, cordis → cordial foot <− *pōds −> pēs, pedis → pedestrian star <− *H₂ster −> stēlla → constellation young <− *H₂yuHₙ −> juvenis → juvenile wind <− *H₂weH₁nto −> ventus → ventilation

Sonic the Hedgehog gestures beside a chart comparing English words with their reconstructed Proto-Indo-European roots and Latin derivatives. The joke is an absurdly niche response to casual flirting: instead of discussing sex, the speaker launches into historical linguistics and explains that Latin roots can ultimately share origins with native Germanic English words. It is used as a reaction to show overwhelming nerdiness or derail a conversation into etymology.

• @pokupkabitka / 39957 2024-05-03