Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/nockëda

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 *nocka +‎ *-ëda.

Adjective

*nockëda

  1. flexible, supple
    Synonyms: *nocka, *nojëla, *nëtra
  2. watery, thin, runny
    Synonym: *vetelä

Inflection

Descendants

  • Estonian: nõtke
  • Finnish: notkea
  • Ingrian: notkia
  • Karelian:
    • North Karelian: notkie
    • South Karelian: notkie
  • Livvi: notkei
  • Ludian: notked
  • Veps: notked
  • Votic: (Mati, Pummala) nõtkõa

Further reading

  • Erkki Itkonen, Ulla-Maija Kulonen, editors (1992–2000), “notkea”, 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