Dutch word ring comes from Proto-Indo-European *kor-, and later Proto-Germanic *hringaz (Curve. Ring, circle Sound, ring.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *kor- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *(s)krengʰ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | to turn, bend |
| *hringaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Curve. Ring, circle Sound, ring. |
| *hring | Frankish (frk) | Ring. |
| ring | Old Dutch (odt) | |
| rinc | Middle Dutch (dum) | Circle. Circle of people. Entourage, escort. Gathering of people. Ring. |
| ring | Dutch (nld) | Beltway. Ring, hollow circular object. |