Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/hartą

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

Etymology

Unknown. Theories include derivation from Proto-Indo-European *ḱerd- (“heart”) or substrate origin (possibly related with Ancient Greek κηρός (kērós)).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈxɑr.tɑ̃/

Noun

*hartą n

1. resin, pitch

Inflection

neuter a-stemDeclension of *hartą (neuter a-stem)
	singular	plural
nominative	*hartą	*hartō
vocative	*hartą	*hartō
accusative	*hartą	*hartō
genitive	*hartas, *hartis	*hartǫ̂
dative	*hartai	*hartamaz
instrumental	*hartō	*hartamiz

Related terms

• *hartuz
• *hertô

Descendants

• Proto-West Germanic: *hart
  • Old Saxon: hart
    • Middle Low German: hart, hars
  • Old High German: harz
    • Middle High German: harz
      • German: Harz
      • → Middle Dutch: hars, harst
        • Dutch: hars
          • Afrikaans: hars
      • → Swedish: harts