< Reconstruction:Proto-Samic
Reconstruction:Proto-Samic/šëlë
 | This Proto-Samic 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-Samic
Adjective
*šëlë
- smooth
Descendants
- Western Samic:
- Lule Sami: sjallat / sjalla or sjalˈlis
- Northern Sami: šallat / šalˈles or šalladis
- Eastern Samic:
- Inari Sami: šoollâd / šolâdis or šolâdâs
- Skolt Sami: šõllâd / šõʹlles
- Kildin Sami: [Term?]
Further reading
- Koponen, Eino; Ruppel, Klaas; Aapala, Kirsti, editors (2002-2008) Álgu database: Etymological database of the Saami languages, Helsinki: Research Institute for the Languages of Finland