Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/makëda

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

Etymology

Nativized formation as *makjas +‎ *-ëda.

Adjective

*makëda

1. sweet
2. fresh (of water)

Descendants

• Estonian: mage
• Finnish: makea
• Ingrian: makkia
• Karelian: (Northern) makie, (Southern) magie
• Livonian: magd
• Livvi: magei
• Ludian: maged
• Veps: maged
• Võro: makõ
• Votic: makkia

Related terms

• *magistadak
• *maku