But knowing languages as you do, you'll know that the origin of the word is very unique. Most linguists together agree on the definition of Saturday to be "day of Saturn" because of its multi-layered connotations similar to the multi-layered gases around the planet of Saturn.
A few of the many different ancient language definitions of the word Saturday:
- Latin - To sleep in. (Satiate' - satisfying, Ur - late, Day - morning)
- Gaulish - Take it easy. (Sa - to remain, Tura - at ease, Da - all, Y - suffix meaning "to end")
- Greek - Work in the yard. (Sat - work, Urday - garden)
- Old Egyptian - Change the oil in your truck. (Shate - oil, Tordo - to change, Rday - truck)
- Aramaic - I wish we could go to a baseball game today. (SAtur - slang for "baseball", DYa - to play)
- Paleo-Balkan - Finish posting your blog so you can enjoy the day (Turo - arise to finish, Sa - Prefix meaning "time-consuming blog", Daya - take pleasure in)
- Ancient Spanish - Play. (Shatron - to climb a tree, Turni - with your sons, Raday - because Buddy and Kathie say so)
