Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/qone

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 *qone, from Proto-Oceanic *qone, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *qənay, from Proto-Austronesian *qənay.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʔo.ne/

Noun

*qone

1. sand

Descendants

• Hawaiian: one
• Maori: one
• Niuean: one
• Rapa: one
• Rapa Nui: 'one
• Rarotongan: one
• Tahitian: one
• Tikopia: one
• Tongan: ʻone
• Tokelauan: one
• Tuamotuan: one