Where does “-ne” come from?
-ne (Estonian) comes from Proto-Finnic -inen — -ish, -ic, -like, -y; -en.
-ne (Estonian): -al, -ic, -ous; -en
Definitions
- -al, -ic, -ous; -en
Ancestry of “-ne”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Finnic | -inen | -ish, -ic, -like, -y; -en |