Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/laŋuy

This Proto-Malayo-Polynesian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Malayo-Polynesian

Etymology

From Proto-Austronesian *Naŋuy.

Alternative forms

• *naŋuy

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /laŋuj/

Verb

*laŋuy

1. (intransitive) to swim

Descendants

• Javanese: langi
• Proto-Philippine: *laŋuy
  • Tagalog: langoy
  • Bikol Central: langoy