Where does “takapaju” come from?
takapaju (Finnish) comes from Ingrian paju, from Proto-Finnic paju, from Proto-Uralic pajiw — willow.
takapaju (Finnish): a short willow bark rope that connects the back supports on a sleigh
Definitions
- a short willow bark rope that connects the back supports on a sleigh
Ancestry of “takapaju”, step by step
takapaju traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ingrian paju
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingrian | paju | willow |
| 2 | Proto-Finnic | paju | willow |
| 3 | Proto-Uralic | pajiw | willow |
via Finnish paju
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnish | paju | willow |