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Linguistic Branches

Trace how words in our database migrate across historical families. Select any category to view descendants.

Ancient Greek

Hellenic Family

Spoken in ancient Greece from the 9th century BCE to the 6th century CE.

Descendants in Database (4)

Old Norse

Germanic Family

A North Germanic language spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and their overseas settlements.

Descendants in Database (1)

Arabic

Semitic Family

A Semitic language originating from the Arabian Peninsula, heavily influencing European science and philosophy.

Descendants in Database (1)

Proto-Germanic ✶

Germanic Family

The reconstructed common ancestor of all Germanic languages, spoken in northern Europe.

Descendants in Database (1)

Proto-Indo-European ✶

Indo-European Family

The reconstructed common ancestor of all Indo-European language families.

Descendants in Database (20)