Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/mate

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 *mate, from Proto-Oceanic *mate, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *(m-)atay, from Proto-Austronesian *(m-)aCay.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈma.te/

Noun

*mate

1. death

Descendants

• Hawaiian: make
• Maori: mate
• Rapa Nui: mate
• Tahitian: mate
• Tongan: mate