Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/süü

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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 Proto-Uralic *süxe or *süje. Cognates include Komi-Zyrian сі (si). The abstract meaning is specific to Baltic-Finnic.

Noun

*süü

  1. thread, fibre
  2. annual ring
  3. reason, cause
  4. blame, fault

Inflection

Descendants

  • Estonian: süü
  • Finnish: syy
  • Ingrian: syy
  • Livonian:
  • Veps:
  • Võro: süü
  • Votic: süü

References

  • Itkonen, Erkki, Kulonen, Ulla-Maija, editors (1992–2000), Suomen sanojen alkuperä (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