Entries from McEwen 1970 in Pollex-Online

McEwen, J. M. (1970). Niue Dictionary. Wellington, Department of Maori and Island Affairs.

Language Item Description
Niue Hihi/vao Land snail
Niue Faka/tipa/tipa To steer
Niue Fakaoti For good and all
Niue Ofo To cause surprise; to be surprised, astonished; surprising, wonderul
Niue Matalima-tuhi Forefinger
Niue Takele. Taakele (Sph). To dwell, be based upon Uncertain Semantic Connection
Niue Faka/alu Make a horse gallop
Niue Tuku/tuku-iho To look down, to stoop down, in approaching a superior
Niue Tuku To let go, permit to depart; to give up, deliver up
Niue Fakatafa To be inclined towards; to be apt to
Niue Kau Handle, stick