Protoform: GALI.2A [FJ] Be attractive, appropriate
| Description: | Be attractive, appropriate |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to FJ: Fijic |
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Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Gali | Avoir une bonne apparence | (Mfr) |
| East Uvea | Gali | Avoir bonne apparence. bon aspect, être convenable; être séant, seoir, convenir, aller | (Rch) |
| Easter Island | Nari/nari | Máscara que usaban antiguamente en algunas fiestas Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Fts) |
| Fijian | Gari | To appeal, attract (of food) | (Cpl) |
| Hawaiian | Nani | Pretty, glorious, splendid; good thing Phonologically Irregular | (Pki) |
| Marquesas | Kaʔe/kaʔe (MQN), naʔe/naʔe (MQS) | Beau, joli, bien fait, exellent, agréable Phonologically Irregular | (Dln) |
| Marquesas | Ni/ni | Nice, pretty | (Crk) |
| New Zealand Maori | Ngari | Greatness, power | (Wms) |
| Niue | Gali | To look attractive. Becoming, appropriate, correct (Tgr). | (Sph) |
| Rarotongan | Ngari | (Be) better, improved | (Bse) |
| Tahitian | Ari | The tribute paid to the king, or a principal chief; the advantages obtained by marriage, or otherwise, such as land, property, influence or government | (Dvs) |
| Tokelau | Gali | Pretty, attractive, pleasant, delightful | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Ngali | Be seemly, suitable, fitting | (Cwd) |
| Tongan | Gnale | Suitable, consistent with one's station, character, &c. | (Mar) |
| Tuvalu | Gali | Handsome, beautiful | (Rby) |
| Waya | Gali | Pleasant, nice, attractive, amusing | (Ply) |
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