Reconstruction:Proto-Samic/nokkëtēk

This Proto-Samic 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-Samic

Etymology

From earlier *nukke-, either borrowed or cognate to Proto-Finnic *nukkudak.

Verb

*nokkëtēk

  1. to fall asleep
  2. to nap

Descendants

  • Western Samic:
    • Lule Sami: nåhkkåt
    • Northern Sami: nohkkat
  • Eastern Samic:
    • Inari Sami: nukkâđ
    • Skolt Sami: nokkâd
    • Kildin Sami: но̄һкэ (nōhke)
    • Ter Sami: nohhkâd

Further reading

  • Koponen, Eino, Ruppel, Klaas, Aapala, Kirsti, editors (2002–2008), Álgu database: Etymological database of the Saami languages‎[1], Helsinki: Research Institute for the Languages of Finland
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