Война etymology

Russian

Russian word война comes from Proto-Slavic *vojь (Soldier.), Proto-Slavic *-ьnъ

Etymology of война

Detailed word origin of война

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*vojь Proto-Slavic (sla-pro) Soldier.
*-ьnъ Proto-Slavic (sla-pro) -ish, -ic, -al, -ed; having a particular quality of, pertaining to, associated with.
*vojьnъ Proto-Slavic (sla-pro)
*vojьna Proto-Slavic (sla-pro) War.
воина Old Russian (orv)
война Russian (ru) War, warfare.