Reconstruction:Proto-Malayic/tahu(ʔ)

This Proto-Malayic entry contains reconstructed terms 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-Malayic

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Chamic, from Proto-Malayo-Sumbawan, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *taqu, from Proto-Austronesian *Caqu.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /tahu(ʔ)/

Verb

*tahu(ʔ)

to know
be able to

Descendants

Iban: tau (“to be able”)
Kendayan: tahu
Malayan:
- Kerinci: taaw, taow
- Malay: tahu / تاهو
  - Indonesian: tahu, tau
- Minang: tau
- Temuan: tauk
Urak Lawoi’: ตาฮู (tahu)

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