Reconstruction:Proto-Samic/lojē

This Proto-Samic 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-Samic

Etymology

Cognate with Proto-Finnic *luja, further origin unknown.

Adjective

*lojē (attributive *lojēs)

  1. quiet
  2. calm, gentle

Descendants

  • Western Samic:
    • Southern Sami: lujjies
    • Ume Sami: låjˈjie / [Term?]
    • Pite Sami: lådje / låjes, låjje / låjes
    • Lule Sami: lådje / låjes
    • Northern Sami: lodji / lojẹs
  • Eastern Samic:
    • Inari Sami: loje / lojes
    • Skolt Sami: lååʹjj / lååjes

Further reading

  • Eino Koponen, Klaas Ruppel, Kirsti Aapala, editors (2002–2008), Álgu database: Etymological database of the Saami languages‎[1], Helsinki: Research Institute for the Languages of Finland
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