Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-t

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

Etymology 1

From Proto-Uralic *-t (nominative plural marker).

Suffix

*-t

1. Ending of nominative and accusative plural.

Descendants

• Estonian: -d
• Finnish: -t
• Ingrian: -t
• Karelian:
  • North Karelian: -t
  • South Karelian: -t
• Livonian: -d
• Livvi: -t
• Ludian: -d
• Veps: -d
• >? Võro: -q
• Votic: -d

Etymology 2

From Proto-Uralic *-t.

Suffix

*-t

1. Second-person singular verb marker.

Usage notes

• Attached after a tense or mood marker, except in the present indicative, where it attaches directly to the verb stem.

Descendants

• Estonian: -d
• Finnish: -t
• Ingrian: -t
• Karelian:
  • North Karelian: -t
  • South Karelian: -t
• Livonian: -d
• Livvi: -t
• Ludian: -d
• Veps: -d
• Võro: -t
• Votic: -d