Reconstruction:Proto-Samic/(h)olvōtēk

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

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

*(h)olvōtēk

  1. to howl

Descendants

  • Western Samic:
    • Ume Sami: hulvvuot
    • Pite Sami: hållvot
    • Lule Sami: hålvvot
    • Northern Sami: holvut
  • Eastern Samic:
    • Inari Sami: olvođ
    • Skolt Sami: ålvvad
    • Kildin Sami: оаллвэ (ållve)
    • Ter Sami: ollvad

Further reading

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