Reconstruction:Proto-Samic/rëpëtēk

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 *repe-, cognate with Proto-Finnic *repidäk. Further etymology uncertain.

Verb

*rëpëtēk

  1. to open

Descendants

  • Western Samic:
    • Ume Sami: rahppat
    • Pite Sami: rahpat
    • Lule Sami: rahpat
    • Northern Sami: rahpat
  • Eastern Samic:
    • Inari Sami: roppâđ

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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