Dutch word lente comes from Proto-Germanic *langaz (Long.), Proto-Indo-European *dyéw(i)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *langaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Long. |
| *dyéw(i) | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *tīnaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Day. |
| *langatīnaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Spring. |
| lentin | Old Dutch (odt) | |
| lenten | Middle Dutch (dum) | |
| lente | Dutch (nld) | Spring: the season between winter and summer. |