Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/fa

This Proto-Polynesian 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-Polynesian

**Proto-Polynesian cardinal numbers**
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Cardinal : *fa

Etymology

From Proto-Oceanic *pat, from Proto-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian *pat, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *əpat, from Proto-Austronesian *Səpat.

Numeral

*fa

four

Descendants

Anuta: pa
Hawaiian: hā
Kapingamarangi: haa
Maori: whā
Rapa Nui: ha
Rarotongan: ā
Rennellese: haa
Rotuman: häke
Samoan: fā
South Marquesan: fa
Tahitian: maha
Tongan: fā
Tuvaluan: fa

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