Reconstruction:Proto-Basque/-dun-

This Proto-Basque 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-Basque

Verb

*-dun-

1. to have, to possess

Reconstruction notes

There exist no non-finite form of the verb *edun in modern Basque (with the exception of a verbal noun edute in a 18th century inscription). However, all dialects have a full set of finite forms (see the transitive indicative forms of izan).

Derived terms

• *e-dun-i
  • Basque: *edun, ⇒ eduki

References

• “*edun” in Etymological Dictionary of Basque by R. L. Trask, sussex.ac.uk