Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/tal-

This Proto-Algonquian 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-Algonquian

Alternative forms

• *taθ- / *taɬ-
• *tar- (alternative orthography)

Etymology

From Proto-Algic *tal-, whence also Wiyot tɨla- (“there, then, thus”) as in tɨla-takw (“she or he dwells there”), Yurok 'o (“there”).

Adverb

*tal-

1. there, synonym of *taθ-

Descendants

see also *taθ-

• Eastern Algonquian:
  • Abenaki: tali (“there, then”)
  • Munsee: talí (“here, there, in a certain place”)

Verb

*tal-

1. have (an animate object) (somewhere)

Related terms

• *taθ- (“have (an inanimate object) (somewhere)”)

Descendants

see also *taθ-

• Central Algonquian:
  • Atikamekw: tar

References

• Paul Proulx, Proto-Algic III: Pronouns, in Studies in Native American Languages II, volume 16 (1991)
• J. Blevins, A. Garrett, The rise and fall of l sandhi in California Algic (2007) (citing Goddard; also citing Beland 1978 regarding Atikamekw)