Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/hōpą

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This Proto-Germanic 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-Germanic

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Etymology

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From Proto-Indo-European *kewb- (to bend, bow, arch, vault).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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*hōpą n

  1. bow, curve, arch
  2. ring, hoop

Inflection

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neuter a-stemDeclension of *hōpą (neuter a-stem)
singular plural
nominative *hōpą *hōpō
vocative *hōpą *hōpō
accusative *hōpą *hōpō
genitive *hōpas, *hōpis *hōpǫ̂
dative *hōpai *hōpamaz
instrumental *hōpō *hōpamiz

Descendants

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  • Old English: hōp
  • Old Frisian: hōp
    • North Frisian: hop
    • Saterland Frisian: Houp
    • West Frisian: hoep
  • Old Dutch: *hōp
  • Old Norse: hóp