Reconstruction:Proto-Bahnaric/rɔːj

This Proto-Bahnaric entry contains reconstructed words 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-Bahnaric

Etymology

From Proto-Mon-Khmer *ruj ~ *ruuj ~ *ruəj ~ *ruhaj (“fly”).

Noun

*rɔːj

fly, housefly

Descendants

North Bahnaric: *rɔːj (Sidwell, 2011)
- Halang: roai
- Jeh: [roːj]
- Sedang: rối
West Bahnaric: *ruaj (Sidwell, 2003)
- Brao: [ruaj]
- Laven:
  - Jru': [ruaj]
- Nyaheun: [ruaj]
East Bahnaric:
- Cua: [rɔːj]
Central Bahnaric: *rɔːj (Sidwell, 2011)
- Alak: [rɔːj]
- Bahnar: roi
- South Bahnaric: *rɔːj (Sidwell, 2000)
  - Chrau: [rəwəj]
  - Koho: röhai
  - Mnong: huê