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Languages· 2026Q1

The Finnic Background of the Estonian Proto-Dialects

Petri Kallio

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This paper details the diachronic background of six Estonian proto-dialects, focusing on East Estonian, Northeast Estonian, and remaining North Estonian.

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  • Focuses on the diachronic background of six Estonian proto-dialects.
  • Provides special reference to East Estonian, Northeast Estonian, and remaining North Estonian.
  • Builds upon previous discussions of South Estonian, Coastal Estonian, and Vaivara Estonian.

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Abstract

The present article will discuss the diachronic background of the six Estonian proto-dialects: South Estonian, Coastal Estonian (proper), Vaivara (Coastal) Estonian, East Estonian, Northeast Estonian, and (remaining) North Estonian. Since the author has already extensively discussed the three former groups before, special reference will be given to the three latter ones.

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Field: Anthropology

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