Protoform: OI.2 [PN] Exclamation of surprise or distress
| Description: | Exclamation of surprise or distress |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luangiua | Io | Surprise Phonologically Irregular | (Smd) |
| Manihiki-Rakahanga | Ooi | Hey! | (Krk) |
| Niue | O(o)i | To groan, moan, sigh. (interj.) Alas! (McE). | (Sph) |
| Nuguria | Oi | Hey! (used to attract attention) | (Dvl) |
| Samoan | Oi | Joyful surprise | (Prt) |
| Sikaiana | Oii | Problematic | (Dnr) |
| Tahitian | Oi | Indeed, really [post-verbal particle] Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Dvs) |
| Tokelau | Oi | Exclamation of surprise or pain | (Sma) |
| Tongan | ʔOi | Interjection: O, oh | (Cwd) |
| Tongan | Aw-i | An expression of pity, also of pain | (Mar) |
| Tuvalu | Oi | Exclamation of surprise | (Rby) |
| Vaeakau-Taumako | Oi/e | Interjection indicating surprise | (Hvn) |
| West Uvea | Oiiii... | Exclamation d'étonnement (je suis obligé d'y croire, mais...) | (Hmn) |
| West Uvea | Ooi | Be hurt, moan | (Hmn) |
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