Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/lasi

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

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈla.si/

Adjective

*lasi

1. large (either in size or amount)

Descendants

• Proto-Nuclear Polynesian: *lasi
  • Proto-Eastern Polynesian: *lahi
    • Central-Eastern Polynesian
      • Tahitic
        • Maori: rahi
        • Penrhyn: rahi
        • Rarotongan: raʻi
        • Tahitian: rahi
    • Rapa Nui: rahi
  • Samoic-Outlier
    • Ellicean
      • Takuu: lasi, rasi
      • Tikopia: lasi
      • Tuvaluan: lahi
    • Futunic
      • Anuta: rai
      • East Futuna: lasi
      • Wallisian: lahi
      • Emae: lasi
      • Rennellese: gasi
    • Samoic
      • Samoan: lase
      • Tokelauan: lahi
• Tongic
  • Niuean: lahi
  • Tongan: lahi