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Etymology of the Italian word profeta

the Italian word profeta
derived from the Latin word propheta (prophet; spokesman, interpreter of a god)
derived from the Greek word prophetes, προφήτης (a foreteller ('prophet'); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet)
derived from the Greek word prophemi
using the Greek prefix pro-, προ- (before)
derived from the Greek word phemi, φημί (to say; to show or make known one's thoughts; speak or say)

Derivations in Italian

profeteggiare, profetismo

Cognates

Dutch profeet, English prophet, French prophète, German Prophet, Norwegian profet, Spanish profeta, Swedish profet



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