Reconstruction:Proto-Turkic/burčak

This Proto-Turkic 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-Turkic

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Etymology

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Probably a diminutive form of an unknown root; *bur +‎ *-čak. However, compare *bür (bud, leaf) and its derivative *bürtük (grain) for a similar semantic and morphological parallel. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

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*burčak

  1. bean, pea

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Oghur:
    • Chuvash: пăрҫа (părś̬a)
    • Hungarian: borsó
  • Common Turkic: *burčak

See also

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Foods - *yẹ̄miĺčler, *yẹ̄miĺčsāyïn
 
Barley
barley: *arpa
 
Pea
beans, peas: *burčak
 
Wheat
farro, wheat: *bugday
 
Jujube
jujube: *yidge
 
Strawberry
strawberry: *yidgelek
 
Apple
apple: *almïla
 
Hazelnuts
hazelnut: *bōńurï
 
Walnuts
walnut: *yaŋgak
 
Honey
honey: *bạl
 
Millet
millet: *tạrïg
 
Onion
onion: *sōgun
 
Salt
salt: *tūŕ
 
Egg
egg: *yumurtka
 
Butter
butter: *yāg
 
Mushroom
mushroom: *kömbe
 
Radish
radish: *turp, *turma
 
Carrot
carrot: *turma

References

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