Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/matuqa

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 *(ma-)tuqah (compare Indonesian and Malay tua), from Proto-Austronesian *(ma-)tuqaS.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /maˈtu.ʔa/

Noun

*matuqa

parent

Descendants

Hawaiian: makua
Maori: matua
Niuean: motua
Rapa Nui: matu'a
Rarotongan: matua
Samoan: matuā
South Marquesan: motua
Tahitian: metua
Tongan: motuʻa

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