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Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/jai

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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 (a form closely related to) *ja.

Particle

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*jai

  1. (East Germanic) yes, yea

Usage notes

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May be used to introduce a vocative.

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Descendants

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  • Gothic: 𐌾𐌰𐌹 (jai)
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