Where does “põhi” come from?
põhi (Võro) comes from Proto-Finnic pohja, from Proto-Finno-Permic pošja.
põhi (Võro): Alternative form of põh'a; north
Definitions
- Alternative form of põh'a; north
Ancestry of “põhi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Finnic | pohja | bottom; base, foundation; north |
| 2 | Proto-Finno-Permic | pošja | — |