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==Proto-Lakovic morphology==
==Proto-Lakovic morphology==
===Root structure===
===Root structure===
Roots consisted of a sequence of consonants plus an inherent vowel.  Schwebeablaut was used, so the vowel could change places.
Roots consisted of a sequence of consonants plus an inherent vowel.  Schwebeablaut was used, so the vowel could change places. The roots could be of the form
*biconsonantal roots alternating between CVC and VCC.
#biconsonantal roots alternating between CVC and CCV. Example: sep ~ spe 'to walk'
*triconsonantal roots alternating between CCVC and CVCC.
#triconsonantal roots alternating between CCVC and CVCC. Example: ptsun ~ putsn 'live'
 
Various prefixes, infixes and suffixes were added to derive words.


===Nouns===
===Nouns===