maligi

maligi

Tokelauan

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.ˈli.ŋi/
• Hyphenation: ma‧li‧gi

Etymology 1

From Proto-Polynesian *ma-ligi (“spilt”). Cognates include Maori maringi and Samoan maligi.

Verb

maligi

1. (intransitive, of rain) to pour heavily
2. (intransitive, of water) to flow; to run
3. (intransitive, of water) to be spilt or spilling

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

maligi

1. Alternative form of malini

References

• R. Simona, editor (1986) Tokelau Dictionary‎, Auckland: Office of Tokelau Affairs, page 211