Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/hüvüc

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 *hüvä +‎ *-üc.

Noun

*hüvüc

  1. goodness
  2. benefit
  3. goods, property, wealth

Inflection

Descendants

  • Estonian: hüvis
  • Finnish: hyvyys
  • Ingrian: hyvvyys
  • Karelian:
    • North Karelian: hyvyš
    • South Karelian: hyvyš
  • Livvi: hyvys
  • Ludian: hüvüz
  • Veps: hüvüz'
  • Võro: hüvvüs
  • Votic: üvüz

Further reading

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