Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/niska

This Proto-Finnic 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-Finnic edit

Etymology edit

Unknown. Only an unconvincing Indo-Aryan loan theory has been proposed.

Noun edit

*niska

  1. nape (back of the neck)

Inflection edit

Descendants edit

  • Finnish: niska
  • Ingrian: niska
  • Karelian: niska, niška
  • Livvi: nišku
  • Ludian: nišk
  • Veps: nišk
  • Votic: niskõ