Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-oi
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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
Originally an allophonic form of *-i attached to *-a- stems, incurring regular labialization (*-ai > *-oi) in later syllables.
Suffix
*-oi
- Forms mainly diminutive nouns from nominal stems.
Derived terms
Descendants
Further reading
- Hakulinen, Lauri. 1941–2000. Suomen kielen rakenne ja kehitys ('The Structure and Development of the Finnish Language'). Helsinki: Otava/Helsingin yliopisto.