Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/fesi

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, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian [Term?]. Compare Fijian bese, Malay benci.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fesi/

Verb

*fesi

  1. to hate, dislike

Adjective

*fesi

  1. upset

Descendants

  • Proto-Nuclear Polynesian:
    • Proto-Eastern Polynesian:
      • Marquesic:
        • Hawaiian: hehi
        • Mangarevan: veʻi
        • Marquesan: vehivehi
      • Tahitic:
    • Western Polynesian:
      • Ellicean–Futunic:
        • Pukapukan: veia
        • Tuvaluan: vvesi
      • Samoic:
        • Samoan: vevesi
        • Tokelauan: vevehi, vēhia

Further reading

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