Reconstruction:Proto-Samic/kërōtēk

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

From Proto-Finno-Ugric *kira-(w-). Cognate with Proto-Finnic *kirot'ak.

Verb

*kërōtēk

  1. to curse

Descendants

  • Western Samic:
    • Southern Sami: gærrodh
    • Ume Sami: girˈruot
    • Pite Sami: garrot

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