Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/so·kaθa·nwi

This Proto-Algonquian 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-Algonquian

Etymology

From *so·k- (“pouring, soaking”, preverb) +‎ *aθa·nwi (“to rain”).

Verb

*so·kaθa·nwi inan

1. (Eastern Algonquian, inanimate, intransitive) it is pouring rain

Descendants

• Eastern Algonquian: *sōkərān
  • Abenakian:
    • Abenaki:
      • Abenaki: soglôn
      • Penobscot: sòkəlαn
    • Malecite-Passamaquoddy: sukalan, sukolan
  • Southern New England:
    • Mohegan-Pequot: sokuyôn
  • Delaware:
    • Unami: sukëlan
    • Munsee: sookǔlaan