Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-t

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 1

    From Proto-Uralic *-t (nominative plural marker).

    Suffix

    *-t

    1. Ending of nominative and accusative plural.
    Descendants
    • Estonian: -d
    • Finnish: -t
    • Ingrian: -t
    • Karelian:
      • North Karelian: -t
      • South Karelian: -t
    • Livonian: -d
    • Livvi: -t
    • Ludian: -d
    • Veps: -d
    • >? Võro: -q
    • Votic: -d

    Etymology 2

      From Proto-Uralic *-t.

      Suffix

      *-t

      1. Second-person singular verb marker.
      Usage notes
      • Attached after a tense or mood marker, except in the present indicative, where it attaches directly to the verb stem.
      Descendants
      • Estonian: -d
      • Finnish: -t
      • Ingrian: -t
      • Karelian:
        • North Karelian: -t
        • South Karelian: -t
      • Livonian: -d
      • Livvi: -t
      • Ludian: -d
      • Veps: -d
      • Võro: -t
      • Votic: -d

      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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