Talk:praten
Latest comment: 9 months ago by 131.155.197.201 in topic Suggestion for origin of the word
Suggestion for origin of the word[edit]
Pretty sure it comes from this: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/fra%C3%BEjan%C4%85
Pre-Germanic had a root prot- / pret- to convey understanding, comprehending (see derived gothic term). Also, in Dutch praten is used more in the sense of talking (between two people), instead of "spreken", which would be 'speaking', as in a speech or so, so this also reinforces the idea of communication and understanding between two (or more) people.
J.v.d.M