Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/fesi

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, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian [Term?]. Compare Fijian bese, Malay benci.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fesi/

Verb

*fesi

1. to hate, dislike

Adjective

*fesi

1. upset

Descendants

• Proto-Nuclear Polynesian:
  • Proto-Eastern Polynesian:
    • Marquesic:
      • Hawaiian: hehi
      • Mangarevan: veʻi
      • Marquesan: vehivehi
    • Tahitic:
      • Maori: wehi
      • Tuamotuan: vehi
  • Western Polynesian:
    • Ellicean–Futunic:
      • Pukapukan: veia
      • Tuvaluan: vvesi
    • Samoic:
      • Samoan: vevesi
      • Tokelauan: vevehi, vēhia

Further reading

• Polynesian Lexicon Project Online – FESI.2