Reconstruction:Proto-Algonquian/nekwetwa·šika

This Proto-Algonquian entry contains reconstructed words 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-Algonquian

Etymology

From *nekwetwi (“one”). Compare the terms for 7 and 8, which were also formed (from 2 and 3, respectively) by the addition of *-a·šika.

Compare Wiyot rɑkɬɑlo·'k (dɑkɬɑlo·'k) (“six”), Yurok kohchew (“six”).

Numeral

*nekwetwa·šika

six (6)

Descendants

Plains Algonquian:
- Arapaho: nííto (“six”), níítootox (“six”)
- Cheyenne: naesohto (“six”)
Central Algonquian:
- Fox: nekotwâshika (“six”)
- Menominee: neku·tuasetah (“six”)
- Ojibwe: ngodwaaso (“six”), or ingodwaaswi (“six”)
Eastern Algonquian:
- Abenaki: ngwedôz (“six”)
- Mahican: guttaasch, ngwittus, n-co-taunsh, ngut-taasch, nquittaus, nquottaus (various orthographies, all meaning "six")
- Unami: kwëtash (“six”)