Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/polttadak

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

Most likely an old causative derivation of what became *paladak (to burn). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. explain initial vowel

Verb edit

*polttadak (stem *poltta-)

  1. (transitive) to burn

Conjugation edit

Descendants edit

  • Finnish: polttaa
  • Ingrian: polttaa
  • Karelian: polttoa
  • Ludian: polttada
  • Veps: poutta
  • Votic: põltikõz

See also edit

References edit

  • Itkonen, Erkki, Kulonen, Ulla-Maija, editors (1992–2000), Suomen sanojen alkuperä [The origin of Finnish words]‎[1] (in Finnish) (online version; note: also includes other etymological sources), Helsinki: Institute for the Languages of Finland/Finnish Literature Society, →ISBN
  • Häkkinen, Kaisa (2004) Nykysuomen etymologinen sanakirja [Modern Finnish Etymological Dictionary] (in Finnish), Juva: WSOY, →ISBN