Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/takwa

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 Proto-Algic (compare *t-); cognate to Yurok 'ok'w (“there is”), Wiyot dakʷ, tokw (“he remains”).

Verb

*takwa

1. it exists

Descendants

• Central Algonquian:
  • Menominee: takuah (stem takw)
  • Cree: ihtakon / ᐃᐦᑕᑯᐣ (ihtakon, “It exists”)

References

• Garrett (2001) (also mentioned in Garrett, The Evolution of Algic Verbal Stem Structure: New Evidence from Yurok, and in Juliette Blevins and Andrew Wedel, Inhibited Sound Change, 2009)