proper noun · masculinesecond declension
Greuthungī
Greuthungī m pl (genitive Greuthungōrum)
Classical[ɡrɛu̯ˈtʰʊŋ.ɡiː]Ecclesiastical[ɡreu̯ˈtun̠ʲ.d͡ʒi]
Meaning
- A Gothic tribe of the Pontic steppe
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | — | Greuthungī |
| genitive | — | Greuthungōrum |
| dative | — | Greuthungīs |
| accusative | — | Greuthungōs |
| ablative | — | Greuthungīs |
| vocative | — | Greuthungī |
Origins
According to Schönfeld, the name means something like "gravel people" and is derived from Proto-Germanic *greutą (“grit”). Cognate with Old Norse grýtingar. More at Greuthungi. Compare Ancient Greek Γρόθιγγοι (Gróthingoi).