Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/taqu

This Proto-Polynesian 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-Polynesian

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *taqun.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈta.ʔu/

Noun

*taqu

year (lengthy standard measurement of time)

Descendants

Hawaiian: kau
Maori: tau
Niuean: tau
Rapa Nui: ta'u
Tongan: taʻu