Protoform: MAALIE.C [XW] Exclamation of approval, esp. for song or dance: Bravo! Well done!
| Description: | Exclamation of approval, esp. for song or dance: Bravo! Well done! |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to XW: West Polynesia (TON,NIU,EUV,EFU,SAM,TOK,TUV,NFO) |
| Notes: |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niue | Maalie | Often used in exclamations, such as showing appreciation for very good performances | (Sph) |
| Niue | Malie | Exclamation showing pleasure at fine singing or dancing (Samoan) | (McE) |
| Samoan | Maalie | Interjection "well done" to show approval of dancers; well, agreeable | (Prt) |
| Tikopia | Mariie | Conclusion of traditional kava formula, conveying ideas of mildness, continuity, assurance; corresponds to "Amen"... Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Fth) |
| Tokelau | Maalie | Interjection in approval of performer or speaker | (Sma) |
| Tongan | Malië | Well! well done! bravo! | (Mar) |
| Tongan | Maalie | Well done! (Eng-Ton) | (Cwd) |
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