Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/laaka

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

Borrowed from Proto-Norse [script needed] (*lāgaʀ), from Proto-Germanic *lēgaz.

Adjective

*laaka

  1. low
    Synonym: *matala
  2. flat
    Synonym: *lakëda

Inflection

Descendants

  • Finnish: laaka
  • Ingrian: laaku
  • Votic: (Mati) laaka

Further reading

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