Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-isa

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 *-ńśa (*-ŋśa). Compared with *-icë-, but the relationship must be old, as any recent relationship would require a reconstruction **-ica not supported by evidence in South Estonian (which suggests an original *-s- or a later secondary change). Compare however *-icca.

Suffix

*-isa / *-isä

  1. Forms adjectives, mostly indicating possession or abundance.

Descendants

  • Estonian: -s
  • Finnish: -isa
  • Ingrian: -isa
  • Karelian:
    • North Karelian: -sa
    • South Karelian: -ža
  • Livvi: -žu
  • Võro: -sa
  • Votic: -zõ

Further reading

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