Talk:سنت

Possible Etymology

Is this the same word/etymology/triliteral root as in "Sunni"? With regards to the Persian "traditional" meaning, specifically. (Should really track down my Hans Wehr to see...) لاميه 18:31, 7 November 2011 (UTC)

I find that to be extremely likely. You really only have to worry about triliteral roots in Arabic, though. Arabic derivations into Persian and Pashto are much more tame. — [Ric Laurent] — 20:26, 7 November 2011 (UTC)

سنت and سنة have different etymologies. سنت is borrowed from a European language, probably French or English. —Stephen ^(Talk) 21:53, 7 November 2011 (UTC)

I thought we were talking about the Persian/Pashto "sonat", I think one of us is confused. I'm willing to guess it's me - it usually is, anyway lol — [Ric Laurent] — 22:00, 7 November 2011 (UTC)

Oh, I didn’t think about the Persian. The Persian is probably borrowed from Arabic سنة. —Stephen ^(Talk) 22:27, 7 November 2011 (UTC)

That's what I guessed, too. I'd put money on it if I weren't dirt poor lol — [Ric Laurent] — 22:35, 7 November 2011 (UTC)