Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/laihtudak

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

From *laiha +‎ *-tudak.

Verb

*laihtudak (stem *laihtu-)

  1. to lose weight (of a living being: become less heavy)

Inflection

Descendants

  • Finnish: laihtua
  • Ingrian: laihtua
  • Karelian:
    • North Karelian: laihtuo
    • South Karelian: laihtuo
  • Livvi: laihtuo
  • Ludian: laihtuda
  • Veps: laihtuda
  • Votic: laihtua

Further reading

  • Itkonen, Erkki, Kulonen, Ulla-Maija, editors (1992–2000), “laiha”, in Suomen sanojen alkuperä [The Origin of Finnish Words]‎[1] (in Finnish) (online version; note: also includes other etymological sources; this source is labeled "SSA 1992–2000"), Helsinki: Institute for the Languages of Finland/Finnish Literature Society, →ISBN