Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/porëk

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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

Possibly from *poristak +‎ *-ëk, or a separate derivation from the same onomatopoeic root.

Noun

*porëk

  1. crack, crevice
  2. area of molten water near the edge of ice in a melting lake
  3. bubble

Inflection

Descendants

  • Estonian: (dialectal) põre
  • Finnish: pore
  • Ingrian: porahella
  • Karelian:
    • North Karelian: pore
    • South Karelian: pore
  • Livvi: pore
  • Ludian: pore

Further reading

  • Itkonen, Erkki, Kulonen, Ulla-Maija, editors (1992–2000), “pore”, in Suomen sanojen alkuperä [The origin of Finnish words]‎ (in Finnish) (online version; note: also includes other etymological sources; this source is labeled "SSA 1992–2000"), Helsinki: Institute for the Languages of Finland/Finnish Literature Society, →ISBN