Protoform: KAI.3 [PN] Suffer, experience
| Description: | Suffer, experience |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *1 Cf. *kaitoa. |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nukuoro | Gai/ ange nei | Misfortune owing to | (Crl) |
| Pukapuka | Kai tau olo | Serves you right! (lit. Eat your pudding!) Problematic | (Sby) |
| Rotuman | ʔAe /kai/ seʔea | Serves you right | (Cwd) |
| Tokelau | Kai | Exclamatory particle frequently indicating disapproval | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Kai | Suffer, experience | (Cwd) |
| Tongan | Y-toa! | Serve you right! you deserve it! I am glad of it! | (Mar) |
6 entries found
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