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Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/mate

This Proto-Polynesian 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-Polynesian

Etymology

From Proto-Central-Pacific *mate, from Proto-Oceanic *mate, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *(m-)atay, from Proto-Austronesian *(m-)aCay.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈma.te/

Noun

*mate

  1. death

Descendants
  • Hawaiian: make
  • Maori: mate
  • Rapa Nui: mate
  • Tahitian: mate
  • Tongan: mate
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