Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-lainën

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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 the place suffix *-la +‎ *-inën.

Suffix

*-lainën / *-läinen

  1. Forms adjectives relating to a place.
  2. Forms nouns referring to the inhabitant of a place.
  3. Forms certain diminutive nouns.

Inflection

Descendants

  • Estonian: -lane
  • Finnish: -lainen
  • Ingrian: -lain
  • Karelian: -laine
  • Veps: -laine
  • Võro: -lanõ
  • Votic: -lain