Reconstruction:Proto-Malayic/air

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This Proto-Malayic 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-Malayic

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Chamic *air, from Proto-Malayo-Sumbawan *wair, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *wahiʀ.

Pronunciation

Noun

*air

  1. water (clear liquid H₂O)

Descendants

  • Ibanic
    • Iban: ai
    • Mualang: aik
  • Malayan
  • Urak Lawoi': อาเย (ayë)
  • Pattani Malay: اٴير (air)

References

  • Adelaar, K. A. (1992) Proto-Malayic: The reconstruction of its phonology and parts of its lexicon and morphology, Canberra: The Australian National University

Further reading