Dutch word water comes from Proto-Indo-European *wed-, and later Proto-Germanic *watōr (Water.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *wed- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | wet |
| *wédōr | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *watōr | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Water. |
| water | Old Dutch (odt) | |
| wāter | Middle Dutch (dum) | |
| water | Dutch (nld) | Bodily fluid (especially amniotic fluid). Body of water (such as a lake, ditch or stream). Water (H2O). |