Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/masina

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

Etymology

From Proto-Oceanic, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *sinaʀ (“light”) (cognate to Malay sinar, Tagalog sinag).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /maˈsi.na/

Noun

*masina

moon

Descendants

Hawaiian: mahina, Mahina
Kapingamarangi: mahina
Niuean: mahina
Rapa Nui: mahina
Tongan: mahina
Samoan: masina

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