Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-sta

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 an internal locative morpheme *-s- + Proto-Uralic *-ta (ablative suffix). Cognate with Proto-Samic *-stē, Proto-Mordvinic [Term?].

Suffix

*-sta / *-stä

  1. Elative case ending.

Descendants

  • Estonian: -st
  • Finnish: -sta
  • Ingrian: -st
  • Karelian:
    • North Karelian: -sta
    • South Karelian: -sta
  • Livonian: -št, -štõ, -st, -stõ, -õst, -õstõ
  • Livvi: -s, ⇒ -späi (+ päi to avoid merging with inessive)
  • Ludian: (merged with inessive *-ssa)
  • ⇒ Veps: -späi (+ päi to avoid merging with inessive)
  • Võro: -st
  • Votic: -ssõ

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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