Protoform: MAA-TAU [CP] Know, understand
| Description: | Know, understand |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to CP: Central Pacific |
| Notes: | *1 Cf. PPN *tau.1 "skilful at, familiar with". |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Maatau | Clair, transparent, pur Problematic | (Gzl) |
| Fijian | Ma(ta)sau | A title of honour Problematic | (Cpl) |
| New Zealand Maori | Maatau | Know, understand | (Wms) |
| Niue | Matau/tau | Clever at work | (Lws) |
| Penrhyn | Maatau | Accustomed to, usual | (Sta) |
| Pukapuka | Waka/maatau/ | Be accustomed to, in the habit of | (Bge) |
| Rarotongan | Maatau | Have knowledge of, be accustomed to, be in the habit of | (Bse) |
| Rotuman | Majau | Be expert, skilful | (Cwd) |
| Tokelau | Maatau | Note, observe; visualise; count; observation, judgement | (Sma) |
| Tuamotu | Maatau | Understand | (Stn) |
| Tuvalu | Matau | Clever, experienced, right hand Problematic | (Rby) |
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