Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-ko

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

Probably ultimately from Proto-Uralic *ko-.

Particle

*-ko

  1. Makes a clause interrogative.

Reconstruction notes

  • It is uncertain whether (suffixal) gradation applied to the clitic; it may have still been interpreted as a specialized use of an independent question word.

Descendants

  • ⇒ Estonian: eks (archaic, dialectal) (< *ei-ko-s)
  • Finnish: -ko
  • Ingrian: -k, -ko
  • Karelian:
    • North Karelian: -ko
    • South Karelian: -go
  • Livvi: -go
  • Ludian: -go
  • Veps: -ik, -k
  • Votic: -ko

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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