Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-t'ik

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 *-tta +‎ *-ik.

    Suffix

    *-t'ik

    1. Forms caritive adverbs, i.e. adverbs expressing the lack of something.
    Derived terms
    Proto-Finnic terms suffixed with *-t'ik (caritive)
    Descendants
    • Finnish: -ti

    Etymology 2

      Perhaps from *-tta +‎ *-ik.

      Suffix

      *-t'ik

      1. Forms adverbs of manner.
      Derived terms
      Proto-Finnic terms suffixed with *-t'ik (manner)
      Descendants

      Further reading

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