Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/afi

This Proto-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-Polynesian

Etymology

From Proto-Central Pacific *avi, from Proto-Oceanic *api, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *hapuy, from Proto-Austronesian *Sapuy.

Noun

*afi

1. fire

Descendants

• Hawaiian: ahi
• Maori: ahi
• Rapa Nui: ahi
• Samoan: afi
• Tongan: afi