Protoform: MAATA-GA [PN] Worth looking at; to view something worth looking at (Rby)
| Description: | Worth looking at; to view something worth looking at (Rby) |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *0 << PN *mata.1e "look", *-ga |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Maataga | Voir une curiosité | (Gzl) |
| Niue | Mataga | Look-out point (at the verge of high places, such as cliffs) | (Sph) |
| Pukapuka | Maatanga/leka | Outstanding; clear, in full view | (Sby) |
| Rennellese | Maatanga | To look; visitors, sight-seers, spectators | (Ebt) |
| Tongan | Maatanga | Something well worth looking at; a beauty spot | (Cwd) |
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