PIE lexicon

PIE (Proto-Indo-European) lexicon refers to the original vocabulary of the hypothetical ancient language spoken by the common ancestors of many European and Asian languages today. Linguists reconstruct this lexicon by comparing related words across these languages, identifying common roots and patterns. It provides insight into the ancient people's culture, environment, and daily life, revealing words for family, animals, natural elements, and basic actions. Understanding the PIE lexicon helps trace how languages evolved and diversified over time, highlighting connections among languages like English, Latin, Sanskrit, Greek, and others.