Kurdish 'nû' is one of the purest preserved forms of PIE *néwos. The word has remained remarkably stable across all IE branches for over 6,000 years, demonstrating the deep common ancestry of these languages.
nû *néwos
| Kurdish | Persian | Hindi | Russian | French | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nû | now | navā | novyy | neuf / nouveau | new |
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Last Updated:
January 11, 2026
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Exceptionally pure PIE preservation