Reconstruction:Proto-Abkhaz-Abaza/lasǝ́

This Proto-Abkhaz-Abaza 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-Abkhaz-Abaza

Etymology

From Proto-Northwest Caucasian *Łʷasǝ́ (“light”). Cognate with Ubykh wasǝ́.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /laˈsə/

Noun

*lasǝ́

1. light (of weight)

Descendants

• Abaza: ласы́ (lasə́)
• Abkhaz: а́лас (álas)