Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-t

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 Proto-Uralic *-t (nominative plural marker).

Suffix

*-t

  1. Ending of nominative and accusative plural.
Descendants
  • Estonian: -d
  • Finnish: -t
  • Ingrian: -t
  • Karelian:
    • North Karelian: -t
    • South Karelian: -t
  • Livonian: -d
  • Livvi: -t
  • Ludian: -d
  • Veps: -d
  • >? Võro: -q
  • Votic: -d

Etymology 2

From Proto-Uralic *-t.

Suffix

*-t

  1. Second-person singular verb marker.
Usage notes
  • Attached after a tense or mood marker, except in the present indicative, where it attaches directly to the verb stem.
Descendants
  • Estonian: -d
  • Finnish: -t
  • Ingrian: -t
  • Karelian:
    • North Karelian: -t
    • South Karelian: -t
  • Livonian: -d
  • Livvi: -t
  • Ludian: -d
  • Veps: -d
  • Võro: -t
  • Votic: -d
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