Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/-k'as
Proto-Finnic edit
Etymology edit
From *-kka (diminutive suffix) and *-s (adjective-forming suffix).[1]
Suffix edit
*-k'as / *-k'äs
- Forms adjectives from nouns, indicating a particular abundance or general possession.
Inflection edit
This adjective needs an inflection-table template.
Derived terms edit
Category Proto-Finnic terms suffixed with *-k'as not found
Descendants edit
- Estonian: -kas
- Finnish: -kas
- Ingrian: -kas
- Karelian: -kas
- Ludian: -kaz
- Veps: -kaz
- Võro: -kas
- Votic: -kaz
References edit
- ^ Hakulinen, Lauri. 1941–2000. Suomen kielen rakenne ja kehitys ('The Structure and Development of the Finnish Language'). Helsinki: Otava/Helsingin yliopisto.