Reconstruction:Proto-Finnic/enci

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

Likely from *e- +‎ *-nci, from Proto-Finno-Ugric *e- (“this”). Alternatively from Proto-Finno-Permic *eŋte (and cognate with Proto-Samic *ëvtë). In the past also connected with *eci.

Particle

*enci

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Derived terms

*encimeinen

Descendants

⇒ Estonian: enne
Finnish: ensi, ensi-
Ingrian: ensi-, ⇒ ensiks, ensin, enstää, ensikää, entoaika, ennen
Karelian: ensi, ensi-
⇒ Livonian: enst (Salaca)
⇒ Veps: ende
⇒ Votic: enne, eeste

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