Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-gik

This Proto-Finnic 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-Finnic

Alternative forms

• *-kik (after many consonants)

Etymology

Apparently from *-ka +‎ *-ik.

Particle

*-gik

1. too, also, as well, in addition; a clitic emphasizing that someone or something also belongs to a group

Reconstruction notes

• Most descendants have levelled the still productive form of the clitic into the strong grade.

Descendants

• Estonian: -gi
• Finnish: -kin (-in in relics like jotain ~ jotakin; final -n unclear, possibly analogous to another particle)
• Ingrian: -ki
• Karelian:
  • North Karelian: -ki
  • South Karelian: -gi
• Livvi: -gi
• Ludian: -gi
• Veps: -gi
• Võro: -giq
• Votic: -tši