Protoform: FAQA.2 [XW] Habituative particle
| Description: | Habituative particle |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to XW: West Polynesia (TON,NIU,EUV,EFU,SAM,TOK,TUV,NFO) |
| Notes: | *2 PCP *vaxa-V "often", PFJ *vaka (Gty. 1991). |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Faʔa | Frequentative particle. Trop souvent, fréquemment (Mfr). | (Bgs) |
| East Uvea | Faʔa | Particule qui exprime un haut degré, la capacité; le idée de beaucoup, trop énormement | (Rch) |
| Niuafoʔou | Faʔa | Often (pre-verbal) | (Tmo) |
| Niue | Faa | Particle signifying habitual or continuous action | (Sph) |
| Rotuman | Faʔa | Do again and again frequently . Borrowed | (Cwd) |
| Tokelau | Fa/i- | First element in compound verbs denoting repeated occurrence of a situation Problematic | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Faʔa | Habituative particle | (Cwd) |
| Tongan | Fa | Capable of; apt to be or to do; ready at; skilled | (Mar) |
8 entries found
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