Reconstruction:Proto-Samic/lëmëtēk

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

Related to Proto-Finnic *lümü, further origin unknown.

Verb

*lëmëtēk

  1. to lie in hiding

Descendants

  • Western Samic:
    • Lule Sami: labmat
    • Northern Sami: lapmat
  • Eastern Samic:
    • Inari Sami: loommâđ
    • Skolt Sami: lõõmmâd
    • Kildin Sami: луэммэ (luemme)

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