Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-k'as

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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

From *-kka (diminutive suffix) and *-s (adjective-forming suffix).[1]

Suffix

*-k'as / *-k'äs

  1. Forms adjectives from nouns, indicating a particular abundance or general possession.

Inflection

This adjective needs an inflection-table template.

Derived terms

Category Proto-Finnic terms suffixed with *-k'as not found

Descendants

  • Estonian: -kas
  • Finnish: -kas
  • Ingrian: -kas
  • Karelian: -kas
  • Ludian: -kaz
  • Veps: -kaz
  • Võro: -kas
  • Votic: -kaz

References

  1. ^ Hakulinen, Lauri. 1941–2000. Suomen kielen rakenne ja kehitys ('The Structure and Development of the Finnish Language'). Helsinki: Otava/Helsingin yliopisto.