Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/laŋuy

This Proto-Malayo-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-Malayo-Polynesian

Etymology

From Proto-Austronesian *Naŋuy.

Alternative forms

  • *naŋuy

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /laŋuj/

Verb

*laŋuy (Western Malayo-Polynesian)

  1. (intransitive) to swim

Descendants

  • Proto-Philippine: *laŋúy
    • Northern Luzon
      • Ilocano: langoy
      • Kankanaey: langoy
      • Pangasinan: langoy
    • Greater Central Philippine
  • Barito
  • Javanese: langi