Protoform: PAA-TA-TOO [PN] Type of noise
| Description: | Type of noise |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to PN: Polynesian |
| Notes: | *1 Cf. PN *patoo. |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Futuna | Patatoo | Tapping noise, knock | (Bgs) |
| East Uvea | Patato | Noise of something falling down | (Rch) |
| New Zealand Maori | Patatoo | Rattle, jingle, knock off | (Wms) |
| Samoan | Paatatoo | Make hammering or chopping noise | (Prt) |
| Tongan | Paatatoo | Make sharp tapping noise repeatedly | (Cwd) |
| Tuvalu | Paatotoo | Sound of something crashing to the ground | (Rby) |
6 entries found
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