Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/lele

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-Oceanic *rere. Cognates include Fijian lele.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈle.le/

Verb

*lele

1. (intransitive) to fly
2. (intransitive) to run
3. (intransitive) to leap

Descendants

• Proto-Nuclear Polynesian:
  • Proto-Eastern Polynesian:
    • Marquesic
      • Hawaiian: lele
      • North Marquesan: rere
      • South Marquesan: ʻeʻe
      • Mangarevan: rere
    • Tahitic
      • Maori: rere
      • Penrhyn: rere
      • Rakahanga-Manihiki: rere
      • Rapa: rere
      • Rarotongan: rere
      • Tahitian: rere
      • Tuamotuan: rere
    • Rapa Nui: rere
  • Samoic-Outlier
    • Ellicean
      • Kapingamarangi: lele
      • Nukumanu: llee
      • Nukuoro: lele
      • Nuguria: rere
      • Ontong Java: lele
      • Sikaiana: lele
      • Takuu: llee
    • Futunic
      • Anuta: rere
      • East Futuna: lele
      • Emae: rere
      • Mele-Fila: rere
      • Pileni: lele
      • Pukapukan: lele
      • Rennellese: gege
      • Tikopia: rere
      • Wallisian: lele
      • West Uvean: lele
    • Samoic
      • Samoan: lele
      • Tokelauan: lele
• Tongic
  • Niuean: lele
  • Niuafo'ou: lele
  • Tongan: lele