Protoform: MALOAQA [PN] Uncomfortable, unhappy

Description: Uncomfortable, unhappy
Reconstruction: Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian
Notes:

*7 PNCV *malo 'lazy, tired, weak'

Pollex entries:

Language Reflex Description Source
Kapingamarangi Moloaa Weary of, tired of (Lbr)
Mangaia Maro/maroaa Lonely (Sta)
Manihiki-Rakahanga Maro/maroaa Weak (Osn)
Marquesas Moʔoa Morose, ennuyé, fatigué, sans force (Lch)
Niue Maloaa Unwillingly, reluctantly. Weak, unwilling to work (Lws). (McE)
Niue Faka/maloaa Reluctant, unwilling (Sph)
Penrhyn Maro/maroaa Sad, downcast (Sta)
Rarotongan Maro/maroaa Downcast, depressed, apathetic, bored (Bse)
Rennellese Magoaʔa To be too hot, as one unable to sleep (Ebt)
Samoan Maloaa Noisy, noise Uncertain Semantic Connection (Mnr)
Samoan Maloaa To be a great talker; to get no bonito; to be free from visitors Uncertain Semantic Connection (Prt)
Tahitian Maro/maroa Dilatory, slow, unapt (Dvs)

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