Protoform: FAATAI.1 [PN] To sit in a certain way
| Description: | To sit in a certain way |
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| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
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Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Faatai | S'asseoir (sic) par terre les jambes plie une de chaque cote du corps | (Gzl) |
| East Uvea | Faatai | Etre assis sur les talons et appuye par terre sur les mains | (Btn) |
| East Uvea | Faataʔi | Etre assis sur les talons et appuye par terre sur les mains; nid d'oiseau; nom d'une plante (Cassytha) | (Rch) |
| Hawaiian | Haakai | Stem, stalk Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Pki) |
| Manihiki-Rakahanga | Faatai | Toilet; to defecate Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Krk) |
| New Zealand Maori | Whaa(ta)tai | Stretch out the neck, gaze intently Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Wms) |
| Penrhyn | Haatai | To shit; toilet Problematic | (Sta) |
| Rennellese | (Hata)hatai | To fork, as a tree Problematic | (Ebt) |
| Samoan | Faatai | Sit cross-legged | (Prt) |
| Samoan | Faatatai | Sit cross-legged (pl.) | (Prt) |
| Tongan | Faatai | To sit in a certain way, somewhat like faaite | (Cwd) |
11 entries found
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