Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/kaukalo

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 derived from *kauka-, here in the sense long, thus long thing, long vessel. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. suffix

Noun

*kaukalo

  1. trough

Inflection

Descendants

  • Finnish: kaukalo
  • Ingrian: kaukalo
  • Livonian: kougõl
  • Votic: kaukolo

Further reading

  • Erkki Itkonen, Ulla-Maija Kulonen, editors (1992–2000), “kaukalo”, in Suomen sanojen alkuperä [The Origin of Finnish Words]‎[1] (in Finnish) (online version; note: also includes other etymological sources; this source is labeled "SSA 1992–2000"), Helsinki: Institute for the Languages of Finland/Finnish Literature Society, →ISBN