Reconstruction:Proto-Samic/suntëtēk

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

Derived from *suntē.

Verb

*suntëtēk

  1. to melt
  2. to thaw

Descendants

  • Western Samic:
    • Southern Sami: sodtedh
    • Ume Sami: suddat
    • Pite Sami: suddat
    • Lule Sami: suddat
    • Northern Sami: suddat
  • Eastern Samic:
    • Inari Sami: suddâđ
    • Skolt Sami: suddâd
    • Kildin Sami: суннтэ (sunnte)
    • Ter Sami:

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