Protoform: SAWINI [CP] Whistle; make a sibilant sound *(sa)wini
| Description: | Whistle; make a sibilant sound *(sa)wini |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction: | Reconstructs to CP: Central Pacific |
| Notes: | *1 Cf. PN *sawili "blow" |
Pollex entries:
| Language | Reflex | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuta | Vini | To whistle by curling your tongue, and exhaling only | (Fbg) |
| East Futuna | Savini(vini) | Respirer forcement en dormant | (Gzl) |
| East Futuna | Sovini | Bruit sourd, e.g. de quelqu'un ronflant, ou d'une eau en ébullition ; sangloter | (Gzl) |
| Emae | Saavini | Siffler (lèvres) | (Rve) |
| Luangiua | Viŋi/viŋi | Whistle | (Smd) |
| New Zealand Maori | Haawini/wini | Shiver with cold Uncertain Semantic Connection | (Wms) |
| Rennellese | Saabini | To whistle; whiz by (as an arrow) | (Ebt) |
| Rotuman | Savini | To whistle | (Cwd) |
| Samoan | Savini | To rejoice, as a young bird on the return of its parent with food | (Prt) |
| Sikaiana | Vini | To whistle | (Dnr) |
| Takuu | (Haka)vini | To whistle; insect species that makes a noise at night but cannot be seen | (Mle) |
| Tikopia | Vini | Whistle or analogous sound... | (Fth) |
| Tuamotu | Haavini/vini | Squeaking, creaking, smacking | (Stn) |
| Tuamotu | Vini/vini | To warble on a thin high note, as a bird; cry plaintively; squeak repeatedly | (Stn) |
| West Futuna | Savini | To whistle with just the lips | (Dty) |
15 entries found
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