"luka" meaning in Proto-Uralic

See luka in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Numeral

Etymology: From *luke- (“to count”). For similar logic, compare Proto-Tungusic *taŋgu (“hundred”) which is derived from *taŋ- (“to count”). Etymology templates: {{noncog|tuw-pro|*taŋgu|t=hundred}} Proto-Tungusic *taŋgu (“hundred”) Head templates: {{head|urj-pro|numeral}} *luka
  1. ten Tags: reconstruction
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