Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-i-

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 This Proto-Finnic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Finnic

Etymology 1

From Proto-Uralic *-j (oblique plural marker).

Infix

*-i-

  1. Plural number marker in other cases than the nominative.

Descendants

  • Estonian: -i- (in many cases often secondary to -de-, if an option at all)
  • Finnish: -i-
  • Ingrian: -i-
  • Karelian:
    • North Karelian: -i-
    • South Karelian: -i-
  • Livonian: -ī-, -i- (or transphonologized)
  • Livvi: -i-
  • Ludian: -i-
  • Veps: -i-
  • Võro: -i-
  • Votic: -i-

Etymology 2

From Proto-Finno-Ugric *-j (past tense marker).

Infix

*-i-

  1. Past tense marker.

Usage notes

  • Comes before the person marker.
  • For the negative verb, see *e-.

Descendants

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