Where does “korkein” come from?
korkein (Finnish) comes from Finnish korkea, from Proto-Finnic korkeda — tall, high.
korkein (Finnish): Instructive plural form of korkea; superlative...
Definitions
- Instructive plural form of korkea; superlative...
Ancestry of “korkein”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Finnish | korkea | high; tall, high |
| 2 | Proto-Finnic | korkeda | tall, high |