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Austronesian Comparative Dictionary
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id if ig il im in io ip ir is it ix I 1sg nominative; I -PAN *aku 1sg., I, me -POC *naku 1sg., I, me -PAN *i-aku 1sg.: I -POC *ŋau₂ ichthyosis disease which produces scaly skin: ichthyosis -PWMP *bugis idea think, consider; thought, idea -PPh *henaq idiot idiot, fool - *(loan) idiotic stupid, idiotic - *(loan) idle lazy, idle - *(loan) idly to pass, of time; to pass time idly -PAN *SuRay if as if dead? -PMP *ma-m-atay but, if -PCEMP *ba₁ conditional, if -PAN *ka₂ conjunction: or, if; perhaps; because -PMP *ba₁ if -PWMP *emun if, when (in future) -PAN *nu₁ marker of indefiniteness: if, perhaps, hopefully; or; any -POC *baraŋ₂ marker of indefiniteness: if, perhaps, hopefully; or; any -PMP *baraŋ₁ supposing that; as if; to consider, treat as -PPH *bilaŋ₂ ignite ignite, set aflame -PWMP *deket₂ ignite; kindle; set fire to -PPH *súlsul to ignite, set fire to -PMP *tutuŋ ignorant ignorant, uneducated; poor - *(loan) stupid, silly, ignorant -PPH *taŋah ignore ignore, neglect - *(noise) iguana iguana, eel - *(noise) ill fall ill, become sick -POC *masakit-ia seriously ill - *(loan) to fall ill, become very sick -PMP *ma-saki-sakit illegally to appropriate to oneself illegally -PPH *kamkam-en illness a state of pain or difficulty; be afflicted by illness -PWMP *ka-sakit-an fever, illness -PWMP *damdam hurting; sick with something, suffering from an illness -PWMP *sakit-en sick; illness -PSHWNG *bisik₂ sickness, illness -PWMP *pa-ñakit suffer illness -PWMP *haŋin-en suffer in silence, conceal an illness -PWMP *pelaqam to waste away from illness -PPH *sárut illuminate illuminate with a torch -PWMP *s<um>uluq to illuminate, cast light on -PWMP *suluq-i torch; illuminate -PMP *qilaw image shadow, indistinct image -PPh *qaninaw imbricata hawksbill turtle:Chelonia imbricata -PCEMP *keRan₂ hawksbill turtle:Chelonia imbricata -PCEMP *keRa ringworm:Tinea imbricata -POC *puni₃ ringworm:Tinea imbricata -PMP *buqeni imitate copy, imitate, pass on -POC *usuri imitate, copy - *(loan) similar; imitate -PPh *iriŋ₂ to copy, imitate -PWMP *tulad to copy, mimic, imitate -POC *toa to follow, copy, imitate -PWMP *suaq immature immature rice grain (?) -PWMP *ubek immature stage of coconut or areca nut (?) -POC *piras young (of fruits); immature -PAN *mudaq young (of fruits); immature; light (of colors) -PMP *muda young, immature, primarily of plants -PPH *ma-ŋuhed young, immature, primarily of plants -PPH *ŋuhed immediately continue on with doing something, do immediately, without hesitation -PPH *dágus₁ straightaway, immediately; get done at once; continue on, lasting -PMP *tulus immerse dive, immerse -PWMP *ce(R)neb dive; immerse oneself -PWMP *salem immerse, dip in water -POC *puraq₂ immerse, dip in water -PMP *budaq₂ immerse, submerge -PWMP *ceñeb sink, immerse oneself in water, dive into the water; to set, of the sun -PAN *selem₁ to immerse, put under water -PAN *teneb immodest offensive to decency, immodest -PPH *law(e)qay impatience gnash the teeth in anger or impatience -PWMP *li(ŋ)get Impatiens a plant:Impatiens balsamina -PPH *kamantigi impatient restless, impatient, annoyed -PWMP *deŋut impede impede, obstruct, restrain -PMP *qempeŋ Imperata sword grass,Imperata cylindrica -PMP *guRun sword grass:Imperata cylindrica -PMP *keRiq sword grass:Imperata cylindrica -POC *kuRun sword grass:Imperata cylindrica -PAN-F *Rimeja sword grass:Imperata cylindrica -PAN *Riaq sword grass:Imperata cylindrica -PMP *eRiq sword grass:Imperata cylindrica -POC *pitu₂ sword grass:Imperata cylindrica -PCEMP *bitu imperative imperative suffix -PAN *-i₁ imperative suffix -PAN *-a₁ transitive and imperative suffix -POC *-ia impetuous impetuous -PAN *lamlam₁ implement handle of an implement -PWMP *pakaw head; top part; leader, chief; headwaters; handle of a bladed implement; prow of a boat; first, first-born -PMP *qulu head; top part; leader, chief; headwaters; handle of a bladed implement; prow of a boat; first, first-born; hair of the head -PCEMP *qulu hooked implement -PWMP *sabit implement with curved blade: adze; hammerhead shark -PMP *biŋkuŋ thrust downward with sharp implement -PWMP *tuzaq to hammer, to hit with a hard implement -PMP *palu wooden implement - *(noise) important heavy; weighty, important -POC *mapat important (of people); self-important -PWMP *raŋaq tree trunk, fallen tree, log; stem of a plant; body; corpse; self; bridge of the nose; most important or preeminent thing; main course of a river; mushroom or bracket fungus that grows on tree trunks or decaying logs -PMP *bataŋ imported vase or jar of Chinese origin imported vase or jar of Chinese origin - *(loan) impose impose one’s will, force or compel someone to do something -PWMP *teRel impotent sexually impotent -PWMP *basiR sexually impotent -PWMP *baciR impression give an impression (physical or psychological) -PWMP *pa-bekas imprint to imprint, leave a temporary mark -PWMP *gerger₂ improvised improvised purse or bag, folded cloth used to carry things -PWMP *puyuŋ improvised trail, trail made by passing through? -PAN *ka-zalan-an impurities clear, of liquid free of impurities -PPH *tenaw in at, on, in, to -POC *pa₂ In how? In what way? -PPh *anu-en in on, onto, in, into -POC *o₁ preposition: at, on, in, to -PMP *ba₃ inalienable 3sg. possessor of inalienable possessed nouns -POC *-ña possessive marker used with inalienable pronouns -POC *o₂ inarticulate inarticulate sound -PCEMP *ŋaŋaŋ inarticulate sound -PMP *ŋa(ŋ)ŋaŋ inarticulate sound -PMP *ŋaŋ inattentive inattentive -PWMP *liŋa₁ inattentive -PWMP *balaŋa(q) incantation incantation - *(loan) incapable incapable, incompetent -PPH *taŋaq₁ incense incense, ritual smoke -PWMP *asep incessantly to weep continuously or incessantly -PMP *taŋis-taŋis incest incest -PWMP *sumbaŋ inchoatives verbal infix marking actor voice for intransitive verbs, and of inchoatives -PMP *<um> incise incise, make an incision in flesh -POC *tapa₂ incision incise, make an incision in flesh -POC *tapa₂ to cut, make an incision -POC *tapar to cut, make an incision -PMP *tabad to make an incision to draw blood -PPH *kal(e)dít incisors front teeth, incisors -PAN *gutgut₁ front teeth, incisors; gnaw, to bite or tear off with the incisors -PMP *gutgut₁ incite incite - *(loan) incite, prod into action - *(loan) incite, spur to action -PMP *asuŋ incite, urge on, stir up -PWMP *asag incl 1pl. incl. genitive suffix -PAN *-ta 1pl. incl. nominative and hortative pronoun -POC *-da₁ 1pl. incl. nominative and hortative pronoun -PAN *ta-₁ 1pl. incl. possessive pronoun: our -PAN *ata 1pl. incl. possessive suffix -POC *-da₂ 1pl. incl. subject prefix and possessive suffix; we (incl.); our (incl.) -POC *da₂ 1st pers. incl. genitive; our -PAN *n-ita inclination inclination, leaning to the side -PWMP *keleŋ₂ leaning, inclination, predilection - *(loan) incline incline one's head to the side -PAN *qipiŋ lean against, lean or incline on -PMP *sandiR lean against, lean or incline on -PMP *sandeR lean, incline -PWMP *seŋjiR lean, incline -PPh *hírig slant, incline -PWMP *qiriŋ₂ inclined slanting, inclined -PWMP *sunduŋ include include with something else -PPH *taq(e)kip included included with - *(noise) including also, including -PPH *patí beach creepers, includingIpomoea grandiflora andIpomoea pes-caprae -POC *puRe₂ kind of reed or cane, includingSaccharum spontaneum -POC *pijo incompetent incapable, incompetent -PPH *taŋaq₁ inconvenience to bother, disturb, annoy or inconvenience someone -PPH *abála increase add to, increase -PWMP *unzan add to, increase; addition, supplement -PWMP *tambaq growth, increase - *(noise) have children, increase -PWMP *maŋ-anak-i increase, addition -PWMP *imbuq increase, growth -PMP *bubuq swell, increase in size -PMP *beŋkak to speed up, increase the pace of something -PPH *paspas-an₂ incredulity interjection, exclamation of surprise, incredulity, etc. -PAN *ai₂ incur borrow, incur a debt -PWMP *maŋ-qutaŋ incurable disastrous, incurable - *(noise) indebtedness indebtedness -PWMP *ka-qutaŋ-an indeed indeed; interjection expressing validity to an interlocutor -PPH *ŋani particle expressing confirmation: indeed -PPH *qa indefinite interrogative of quantity: how much?, how many?; adjective of indefinite quantity: some, several, a few -PAN *pijax indefiniteness marker of indefiniteness: if, perhaps, hopefully; or; any -POC *baraŋ₂ marker of indefiniteness: if, perhaps, hopefully; or; any -PMP *baraŋ₁ indentation dented, having an indentation -PWMP *picek₂ independent alone, in isolation, independent -PWMP *taniq index index finger -PAN *Cuzuq index finger -PMP *t<an>uzuq index finger -PWMP *pa-nuzuq pointer, index finger -PWMP *tu-tuzuq Indian a tree with dense clusters of red flowers, the Indian coral tree,Erythrina indica -POC *rarap a tree with dense clusters of red flowers, the Indian coral tree,Erythrina indica -PMP *dapdap₁ Indian - *(loan) the Indian cork tree:Millingtonia hortensis -PMP *taŋga₂ the Indian tulip tree:Thespesia populnea -PMP *banaRu tree with dense clusters of red flowers, the Indian coral tree,Erythrina indica -PMP *depdep indica a plant:Lactuca indica Linn., andSonchus oleraceus Linn. -PAN-F *Samaq a small bee:Apis indica -PMP *qari-ñuan a small bee:Apis indica -PMP *qani-Ruan a tree with dense clusters of red flowers, the Indian coral tree,Erythrina indica -POC *rarap a tree with dense clusters of red flowers, the Indian coral tree,Erythrina indica -PMP *dapdap₁ a tree:Pterocarpus indica -PMP *nara a tree:Pterocarpus indica -PMP *naRah a vine with red flower clusters, the Chinese honeysuckle,Quisqualis indica -PPH *taluluŋ a vine:Flagellaria indica -PMP *huaR tree sp.:Erythrina indica - *(noise) tree with dense clusters of red flowers, the Indian coral tree,Erythrina indica -PMP *depdep indicate to point at, indicate -PMP *tusiq to point at, indicate; teach, instruct -PWMP *i-tuzuq to point, indicate; teach, instruct -PMP *tuzuq-i to point, indicate; to point out, instruct -PPh *tulduq indicating prefix indicating place of origin (for ethnic groups) -PPH *taga- social prefix, indicating action together with another -PPH *maki- indicum a plant, sesame:Sesamum indicum -PAN-F *Samud indigo indigo plant and dye:Indigofera suffruticosa (Mill.) andIndigofera tinctoria L. -PMP *taRum indigo dye indigo dye - *(loan) Indigofera indigo plant and dye:Indigofera suffruticosa (Mill.) andIndigofera tinctoria L. -PMP *taRum indistinct fog, haze, mist; indistinct, blurry -PMP *kabut shadow, indistinct image -PPh *qaninaw vague, indistinct -PWMP *sawaŋ₁ indistinctly speak indistinctly, mumble -PMP *ñañuk indolent lazy, indolent -PPH *tamád Indonesia Chinese born in Indonesia - *(loan) induced induced, tricked - *(loan) indulgence sexual indulgence, orgy -PPH *urag industrious industrious, diligent -PPH *sipag intense, industrious -PWMP *saŋet zeal, ardor; industrious, keen -PWMP *giqed inedible tree with inedible white fruit and root that yields a useful dye:Morinda citrifolia L. -POC *ñoñu infant chew without intending to swallow, as betel nut; premasticate food to give to an infant; premasticated food -PMP *mamaq cry of a newborn infant -PWMP *uhaq premasticate food for infant -PMP *paqpaq₁ premasticated food for infants -POC *meme premasticated food for infants -PMP *maymay swinging cradle for an infant -PPH *dúyan infected be affected by itching, be infected with scabies or other itchy skin disorders -PWMP *gatel-en fluid oozing from a wound, infected sore, or corpse -PWMP *sagu₂ infection fungus infection which produces light patches on the skin:Tinea flava orPityriasis -PMP *panaw₁ have a thrush or stomatitits infection -PWMP *guam-en inferior conquered, subdued; lower, inferior -PWMP *saur₂ inferior type of betel nut -PMP *burun social inferior - *(loan) infertile infertile rice grain, husk without grain inside -PPH *lupes infested be infested with worms, worm-eaten -PMP *qulej-en infested with flies, covered with flies -PAN *laŋaw-en infested with wood-boring insects -PPh *ma-bukbuk infested with wood-boring insects -PWMP *bukbuk-en infested with lice infested with lice - *(near) infests insect that infests wood and bamboo; dust produced by the boring of this insect -POC *pupuk₂ weevil that infests wood, bamboo, and rice; dust produced by the boring of this insect; tooth decay, dental caries -PMP *bukbuk₃ infix verbal infix marking actor voice -PAN *<um> verbal infix marking actor voice for intransitive verbs, and of inchoatives -PMP *<um> inflammation inflammation of the skin -POC *tubu₁ inflate inflate - *(noise) inflated distended, inflated (of the belly) -PMP *bunter have an inflated abdomen -PPh *butítiq suffer from an inflated abdomen as punishment for wrongdoing -PWMP *busuŋ-en inflexible hard, strong, inflexible; vehement -PMP *keRas strong, tough, inflexible -POC *kayu kayu unyielding, obstinate, inflexible, stubborn -PMP *teger unyielding, obstinate, inflexible, stubborn -PMP *tegel inflorescence heart of a person or animal; purple heart-shaped inflorescence of banana plant -PMP *pusuq₁ influence influence - *(loan) inform tell, inform; ask, inquire -PMP *bajaq₂ to accuse, to inform on someone -PPH *sumbuŋ to spy, inform on someone -PPH *tiktík₃ ingredient ingredient in a mixture -PPH *ka-lahúk to mix together, as ingredients in cooking -PWMP *ŋa-lamuj inhabitant child, offspring; son, daughter; brother's child (man speaking), sister's child (woman speaking); young animal or plant; young; small (for its kind); dependent or component part of something larger; native, resident, inhabitant; interest on a loan -PMP *anak flesh (of humans, animals, fruits, tubers); contents; blade of a knife; inhabitants, residents -PAN *isi₅ inhabited inhabited land, territory supporting the life of a community -PMP *banua inhale sob, inhale suddenly -PWMP *si(n)dek suck, inhale -POC *isop suck, inhale -PAN *hisep in harmony in harmony, synchronized - *(loan) inherit inherit, inheritance -PWMP *maña inherit, inheritance -PWMP *mana₁ to borrow; to inherit -PPH *sub(e)liq inheritance heir, inheritance - *(loan) inherit, inheritance -PWMP *maña inherit, inheritance -PWMP *mana₁ share, portion, inheritance; to allot, divide property -PMP *baqagi to distribute an inheritance (?) -PPH *taRak inheritance; heirloom inheritance; heirloom - *(loan) inherited inherited characteristic; bloodline -PPH *pulí injure to hurt or injure others -PWMP *ma-ñakit injustice injustice, oppression - *(loan) ink ink - *(loan) inland mountain; forested inland mountain areas -PAN *bukij inlay inlay of gold or silver -PWMP *tataq inlet bay, inlet -POC *tobwa inner groin, inner thigh where it joins the trunk -PCMP *kelen inner pulp or young leaves -PPH *sepet₁ inner self, feelings, mind -POC *loto₁ insides, area within, inner part of something; between; below, under; deep; mind, feelings -POC *ralom insides, area within, inner part of something; between; below, under; deep; mind, feelings, liver (fig.) -PMP *dalem liver; seat of the emotions, inner self: core, mind, will, desire, feeling, intelligence, understanding; to want or wish; hollow of the palm of the hand or sole of the foot; pith, as of bamboo -PMP *qatay Inocarpus a tree:Inocarpus spp., possibly the Tahitian chestnut:Inocarpus edulis -PMP *gayam the ‘Tahitian chestnut’:Inocarpus fagiferus orI. edulis -POC *ipi₂ inophyllum a shore tree:Calophyllum inophyllum -POC *pitaquR a shore tree:Calophyllum inophyllum -PMP *bitaquR a shore tree:Calophyllum inophyllum -PWMP *bintaŋuR a tree:Calophyllum inophyllum -POC *tamanu inquire ask, inquire -PMP *utaña ask, inquire about -PWMP *maR-kutaña ask, inquire about -PMP *kutaña inquire about, mention someone -PPH *umat know, understand; ask, inquire -PAN *bajaq₁ tell, inform; ask, inquire -PMP *bajaq₂ insane knock on the head; crazy, insane -PPH *katúk wild; insane -PMP *gila-gila wild; skittish; insane -PMP *gila insatiably to lap up water, like a dog; to guzzle, drink insatiably -PPH *rakrak insect body hair; fur; feather; down; antenna of insect or crustacean; spikes of sea urchin; floss on plant skins, color; type, kind -PCEMP *bulu₁ chigger or similar insect -PPH *kuykúy₁ destructive insect -PWMP *taŋaq₃ fly (insect) - *-ŋaw(root) fruit; areca palm and nut; grain; berry; seed; nut; endosperm of a sprouting coconut; kidney; heart; finger; calf of the leg; testicle; various insects; scar tissue; roe; bud; flower; blossom; bear fruit; words, speech, or songs; meaning, contents of discussion; numeral classifier for roundish objects; buttock; Adam's apple; nipple of the breast; button; marble; tattooing -PMP *buaq grasshopper or stick insect -POC *sakwa infested with wood-boring insects -PPh *ma-bukbuk infested with wood-boring insects -PWMP *bukbuk-en insect -POC *manu-manuk insect destructive to rice -PWMP *zaŋaw insect of the orderIsoptera: termite, white ant -POC *ane insect of the orderIsoptera: termite, white ant -PAN *aNay insect sp. -PPh *wasay wasay insect sp. - *(noise) insect that infests wood and bamboo; dust produced by the boring of this insect -POC *pupuk₂ maggot, caterpillar, larva of a metamorphosing insect -PMP *qulej malodorous insect that damages rice plants -PWMP *tanaŋaw orthopterus insect: cicada or grasshopper -POC *sisi(rR) paddy bug, foul-smelling insect that preys on rice in the field -PAN *baŋaw shrill sound of an insect, probably cricket or cicada -PWMP *pispis₂ stinger of an insect -PWMP *seRed tiny biting insect -PCEMP *ñiñik tiny biting insect: gnat, sandfly -PMP *ñikñik to sting or bite, of an insect -PAN *seŋet₂ venom of a poisonous snake or insect -PPH *kamandag weevil that infests wood, bamboo, and rice; dust produced by the boring of this insect; tooth decay, dental caries -PMP *bukbuk₃ worm, insect -PAN-F *kulay₁ insert enter, penetrate, insert -PWMP *hasuk insert -POC *susul₂ insert -PMP *cu(l)cul insert - *(near) insert between -PMP *selet insert between, slip in -PPH *luq(e)kip insert(ed) vertically in the ground -PWMP *tasek insert, cram in -PAN *selsel₁ insert, penetrate, enter - *-suk (or *suquk?)(root) insert, pierce, penetrate -PAN *Cesek insert, plug -PMP *suled insert, plug -PMP *sulen insert, plug -PAN *suleN insert, put or drive in -PWMP *ra(ŋ)suk insert, slip between -PPH *saluksuk₂ insert, slip between -PWMP *sisip insert, stick into a soft surface - *-sek₂(root) insert, tuck in -PPH *suq(e)kip insert, wedge in; prepare something for use -PWMP *pasaŋ₂ pierce, penetrate; insert -PAN *suksuk to enter, insert -PPH *pusek to insert between, intersperse -PPH *saletán to insert between, intersperse -PPH *i-salét to insert between, intersperse -PPH *salét to insert something -PPH *i-síŋit to insert, cram, stuff -PMP *suksuk-i to insert, plug something in -PPH *i-saksák to poke into, pierce, insert -PWMP *ma-ñuksuk inserted ear plug, roll of leaves, etc. inserted through pierced ear -PWMP *subeŋ inserted, thrust in -PWMP *s<al>uksuk wedge, shim, piece inserted to prevent movement -PPH *baŋil inside below, beneath; inside -POC *i rarom below, beneath; inside -PMP *i dalem enclose; hold something inside the mouth -PMP *qeŋkem hold something inside the mouth -PMP *eŋgem in, inside -PMP *lem in, inside; deep -PAN *dalem infertile rice grain, husk without grain inside -PPH *lupes inside area, estuary -PPH *luqúb inside, interior; thoughts, emotions, memories -POC *ilo₁ insides, area within, inner part of something; between; below, under; deep; mind, feelings -POC *ralom insides, area within, inner part of something; between; below, under; deep; mind, feelings, liver (fig.) -PMP *dalem knock anything hollow so as to extract what is inside -PWMP *tuŋtuŋ₁ pithy ball inside sprouted coconut, coconut endosperm -POC *piri insight conscience, mind, insight - *(loan) insipid sweet; insipid, as fresh water -PCEMP *ma-emis tasteless, insipid -PWMP *taq(e)baŋ tasteless, insipid -PMP *qambaR tasteless, insipid; powerless; antidote, as against snakebite -PWMP *tabaR weak (in intensity); insipid -PWMP *lamlam₂ insist to insist; to force, compel someone to do something -PPH *pílit insistently to urge, press on insistently -PWMP *perper₂ insomnia insomnia, sleeplessness -PPH *púyat inspect inspect, examine -PWMP *indaŋ install make a floor, install a floor -PWMP *saleR-i instinct instinct -POC *mata qate instruct to point at, indicate; teach, instruct -PWMP *i-tuzuq to point at, point out, lecture or instruct, give advice -PAN *t<um>uzuq to point out, instruct -PMP *tuzuq₂ to point, indicate; teach, instruct -PMP *tuzuq-i to point, indicate; to point out, instruct -PPh *tulduq instruction instruction, guidance, help in getting started -PWMP *tuntun to direct someone to something, to give instructions -PWMP *tuzuq-an to follow instructions, follow an example; carry along, give in, allow something to happen -PWMP *tuRut instrument a percussive musical instrument or ensemble: the gamelan -PWMP *kulintaŋ a person who turns or grinds something; an instrument used for rolling or grinding -PWMP *paŋ-giliŋ an instrument for tattooing -PAN-F *pataS-an anything used for salting, salting instrument -PWMP *paŋ-qasin bailer, instrument used for bailing -PMP *la-limas grinding stone, place where foods are ground up or instrument for grinding them -PWMP *giliŋ-an hammer, mallet, instrument for pounding or hammering -PAN *palu-palu hooked instrument or tool -PWMP *pa-ŋawit hunting bow; bow-like instrument used to card kapok fiber -PMP *busuR₂ instrument for washing -PWMP *paŋ-huRas instrument used for eating -PAN *Si-kaen instrument used to press -PWMP *paŋ-hapit kind of wind instrument -PWMP *pipit₁ lever, instrument for prying something up -PWMP *quŋkil means or instrument for catching -PWMP *paŋ-alap means or instrument for counting -PWMP *paŋ-bilaŋ musical instrument -PWMP *huni huni nominal prefix marking instruments, or products of an action -PWMP *paŋ- person or instrument that grinds or sharpens -PWMP *paŋ-hasaq to card kapok fibers with a bow-like instrument -PWMP *maŋ-busuR to knock on something, play a musical instrument -PPH *tugtug-én instrumental marker of instrumental nouns -PMP *ha- marker of instrumental nouns -PAN *Sa-₂ verbal prefix marking instrumental or benefactive voice -PAN *Si-₁ verbal prefix marking instrumental or benefactive voice’ -PMP *i- insufficient insufficient, half-heartedly -PWMP *alaŋ-alaŋ₁ insularis Formosan blind mole:Talpa micrura insularis (Swinhoe) -PAN-F *mumu insulation liner, layer, insulation, padding; sleeping mat -PMP *hapin lining, insulation, padding; underlayer, as of clothing -PPH *sapín insure ceremony at planting to insure the well-being of the crops -PWMP *buhat₁ integument fibrous integument at the base of coconut fronds -POC *kaka₃ intellect will; intellect; reasoning, intention, mental presence, mind -PPH *nákem intellectually to understand, grasp something intellectually -PPH *tarús intelligence intelligence, craft, scheme - *(loan) knowledge, skill, intelligence -PPH *dunuŋ liver; seat of the emotions, inner self: core, mind, will, desire, feeling, intelligence, understanding; to want or wish; hollow of the palm of the hand or sole of the foot; pith, as of bamboo -PMP *qatay intelligent clever, intelligent - *(loan) having a good memory; intelligent -PPH *tandaq intend point at, aim for; intend to do something; do something intentionally -PPH *tuyuq intended water not intended for drinking - *(loan) intending chew without intending to swallow, as betel nut; premasticate food to give to an infant; premasticated food -PMP *mamaq intense fierce, intense, as of appetite or temper -PAN *garaŋ₁ intense green or blue-green -POC *keja intense sensation in teeth when eating sour fruit; for teeth to be on edge -PMP *nilu intense, industrious -PWMP *saŋet intensely crave, desire, intensely -PPh *hínam die; dead; sick; tired (of); faint, lose consciousness; eclipse; new moon; extinguished; blocked (path); paralyzed; numb, asleep (limbs); die down (wind); waterless (springs, rivers); dry up (plants); beaten (in a game); fixed (price); terminate a matter, reach an agreement; disaster; intensive, superlative; desire intensely, be deeply in love -PMP *m-atay intensive die; dead; sick; tired (of); faint, lose consciousness; eclipse; new moon; extinguished; blocked (path); paralyzed; numb, asleep (limbs); die down (wind); waterless (springs, rivers); dry up (plants); beaten (in a game); fixed (price); terminate a matter, reach an agreement; disaster; intensive, superlative; desire intensely, be deeply in love -PMP *m-atay intentially to intentially drown, cause to drown -PWMP *lemes-en intention intention - *(noise) intention, purpose - *(noise) purpose, intention -PWMP *layak will; intellect; reasoning, intention, mental presence, mind -PPH *nákem intentionally on purpose, intentionally -PPH *tikís point at, aim for; intend to do something; do something intentionally -PPH *tuyuq intently look at closely, stare intently -PWMP *sineŋ intercourse copulate, have sexual intercourse -PAN *qiut copulate, have sexual intercourse -PWMP *ayut copulate, have sexual intercourse -PWMP *ayud copulate; copulation, sexual intercourse -POC *qait link in a chain; joined together, as links in a chain, people in sexual intercourse or marriage; hands joined in crossing pattern in circle dance -PWMP *kawiŋ movement in coitus; sexual intercourse -PPH *iut₂ movement in coitus; sexual intercourse -POC *kiuq movement in coitus; sexual intercourse -PMP *kiuq movement in coitus; sexual intercourse -PWMP *kiut movement in coitus; sexual intercourse -PMP *kiud interest child, offspring; son, daughter; brother's child (man speaking), sister's child (woman speaking); young animal or plant; young; small (for its kind); dependent or component part of something larger; native, resident, inhabitant; interest on a loan -PMP *anak child, offspring; son, daughter; interest on a loan -PAN *aNak defend, protect one’s interests -PPH *agum-an interest, desire - *(near) lose interest in doing something (?) -PPH *tantán to cloy, satiate, do something to excess and so lose interest -PPh *s<um>aweqaq to pick at one’s food, show little interest in eating -PPH *kimkím interest on a loan interest on a loan - *(loan) interior above, in the interior -PWMP *di-daya inside, interior; thoughts, emotions, memories -POC *ilo₁ interior - *(noise) interior hill country, hilly or mountainous part of island -POC *solos upriver, toward the interior -POC *raya upriver, toward the interior -PAN *daya interjection exclamation, interjection -PMP *a₃ indeed; interjection expressing validity to an interlocutor -PPH *ŋani interjection - *(noise) interjection of disapproval or disgust -PMP *qis interjection of negative emotive force -PMP *qisaq interjection of pain, surprise, etc. -PWMP *qau interjection or exclamation -PMP *ba₂ interjection or exclamation to call attention or answer a call -POC *oe interjection used to call a dog -PPH *tútuq interjection used to chase off animal -PMP *isu₂ interjection used to halt a carabao in the fields -PPH *luá interjection, exclamation of surprise, incredulity, etc. -PAN *ai₂ interjection; to startle -POC *pa₁ interlocutor indeed; interjection expressing validity to an interlocutor -PPH *ŋani intermediate medium, average, intermediate - *(loan) interment to be laid out after death, prepared for interment -PPH *burul intermittently rain intermittently -POC *qusan qusan rain intermittently -PMP *quzan quzan internal an internal organ, probably spleen or pancreas -PAN *paliq₁ internal organ, pancreas (?) -PPH *dilas internode closed bamboo internode used as a container for salt, valuables, etc. -PWMP *tubuŋ internode - *(loan) internode (of bamboo, sugarcane, etc.) -PWMP *biqas internode of bamboo; section of something -PAN *lawas₃ interpret pour from one vessel into another; translate, interpret -PWMP *salin interpretation explanation, interpretation - *(loan) interrogation particle of doubt or interrogation -PMP *ias₁ interrogative interrogative - *(noise) interrogative marker: which? -PAN *manu interrogative of quantity: how much?, how many?; adjective of indefinite quantity: some, several, a few -PAN *pijax interrogative particle -PAN-F *qa₂ interrogative; probably 'when?' -PAN *ka-nu₁ postverbal interrogative particle -PWMP *ba₅ interrupta a small stinging plant, perhapsLaportea interrupta -POC *karat₂ interrupted interrupted of sleep - *(near) interspace intervene; interspace - *-let (or *-leget?)(root) intersperse to insert between, intersperse -PPH *saletán to insert between, intersperse -PPH *i-salét to insert between, intersperse -PPH *salét interspersed alternate, interspersed -PPH *salét-salét intertwine braid, intertwine -PWMP *epid intertwine (as strands in making rope) -PMP *bilit intertwine, braid, as strands to make rope -PPH *labid to braid, intertwine strands -PPH *lapid to intertwine, twist and turn -POC *pilit twist together, intertwine -PWMP *bidibid interval having wide intervals; seldom -PWMP *zaRaŋ interval of space or time -PWMP *selaŋ₁ interval, intervening space -PAN *qeleC interval, space between -PMP *qelet intervene intervene; interspace - *-let (or *-leget?)(root) intervening division, partition, intervening space -PMP *belat₁ interval, intervening space -PAN *qeleC intervening space -PWMP *sela intervening space -PMP *qelaŋ intestinal be afflicted with intestinal worms -PWMP *bituk-en earthworm; intestinal worm -PWMP *gelaŋ intestinal worm -PWMP *bituk intestinal worm -PPh *bitek intestinal worm -PMP *biaR₁ roundworm, ascaris, intestinal worm; also earthworm? -PMP *bulati intestine intestines -POC *tinaqe intestines -PMP *t<in>aqay intestines -PWMP *qunej qunej intestines -PWMP *isaw small intestine -PMP *t<in>aqi small intestine -PAN *C<in>aqi stomach; large intestine -PMP *bituka intevening with intevening spaces -PWMP *qelet qelet intimidated to fear, be intimidated by -POC *nopo-nopo into a long slender point, as of land jutting into the sea -PPH *ráwis appear, come into view -POC *potu₁ appear, come into view -PMP *betu be chopped into pieces, be minced, as meat or vegetables; what is chopped up or minced -PAN *tektek-en be divided into four -PWMP *epat-en be divided into seven parts -PWMP *pitu-en be divided into three (?) -PWMP *telu-en be divided into two -PMP *duha-en be divided into two -PAN *duSa-en become four, divide into four (intr.) -PWMP *maR-epat become night, turn into night -PPH *R<um>abiqi bent into a curve -PWMP *iŋkul blow on or into -POC *upi-a break into several large pieces -PAN *peceq₁ break into several large pieces; hatch -PMP *pesak break into several large pieces; to hatch, of an egg -POC *posaq break into several large pieces; to hatch, of an egg -PMP *peceq₂ break up into small pieces -PPH *sagsag-en break up, fall into pieces, scatter, disperse -PWMP *baRbaR bump or bang into, collide unceremoniously -PWMP *sempuk chop or hack into pieces -PWMP *ma-nektek collapse, fall into ruin -PWMP *rebas collide, bump into -PWMP *sa(m)puk come into view -POC *pwaka crammed, forced into an opening, stuff full -PWMP *pelpel crumble, break into small pieces -PWMP *remay cut into pieces -PMP *keleŋ₁ cut, slice into pieces, as breadfruit or taro -POC *siba divide into five -PPh *paR-lima-en divide into five (?) -PMP *pa-lima divide into four (?) -PMP *paR-epat-en divide into groups of five -PWMP *maR-lima divide into groups of five -PWMP *maŋ-lima divide into multiple parts -POC *wa(n)se wa(n)se divide into seven parts (?) -PWMP *maR-pitu divide into six (?) -PMP *pa-enem divide into two -PWMP *maR-duha divide into two parts -PWMP *man-duha divide into x (x = numeral) -PAN *paR-₂ divided into four (?) -PMP *ma-epat divided into ten parts (?) -PWMP *puluq-en domestic chicken used as a decoy to attract a wild fowl into a trap -PPH *pa-ŋátiq drive or force into -PMP *buRsuk drive pigs into a net -POC *bubuR₂ forced marriage; to force into marriage -PPH *píkut hack, chop into pieces -PAN *saksak₁ insert, stick into a soft surface - *-sek₂(root) make a rope or string, make something into rope or string -PWMP *ma-nalih mallet for beating bark into bark cloth -POC *ike mallet for beating bark into bark cloth -PMP *ikay numeral prefix, divide into x (x = numeral) -PMP *pa-₁ on, onto, in, into -POC *o₁ particle used to soften questions or turn statements into rhetorical questions -PPH *taq₂ place into which something is poured -PPh *buqbuq-an plunge, dive into -PPH *tapuák pound into fine particles -PWMP *maŋ-bekbek pour from one vessel into another; translate, interpret -PWMP *salin press into -POC *usok press into -PMP *u(n)sek press into, penetrate; enter crouching; drive in stakes -PMP *usuk push, slide or glide forward, as in pushing wood into a fire, or storming the enemy -PWMP *suruŋ put something into a container -PWMP *dalem-en put something into or through an opening -PPH *súbuq roll into balls - *(noise) roll together into a ball - *(noise) sink, immerse oneself in water, dive into the water; to set, of the sun -PAN *selem₁ slice, cut into pieces -PWMP *sayat squeeze into a ball -PPh *qemel stab, stick into -PWMP *tisuk step into clothing, put on a sarong -PMP *saRuk stick into the ground -PWMP *tazuk suddenly appear, come into view suddenly or partially -PPH *tuq(e)maw tear a leaf or cloth into strips -PPH *kisay tethering stake; drive a stake into the ground -PPH *palpál₂ thrust into, pierce with -PMP *desek₂ tie together into a bundle -PWMP *maŋ-beRkes to arrive, appear, come into view -POC *pura to bind into bundles or sheaves -PPH *betek-en to bump into lightly -PPH *sindul to cheat, lead astray, get someone into trouble -PPH *taliŋu to divide into shares, give out portions -PPH *hátaR to divide into three parts -PWMP *maR-telu to force apart, at with a wedge; force something into someone’s mouth -PPH *tiŋal to make into gruel, rice porridge -PPH *lugaw-en to peel, pare, as fruit or yam; to cut into slices -PPH *tájip to plunge, dive into water -PWMP *sesed to poke into, pierce, insert -PWMP *ma-ñuksuk to pound into powder, as grain -PWMP *ledek to press into, force or cram in -PWMP *ma-ñeksek to put food into the mouth -PPH *i-súbuq to sink, soak into -PPH *reneb to slice into thin strips, as meat or vegetables -PPH *gáyat to thrust into a hole, as a stick to catch a crab -PAN *dukduk₄ to twist into rope (?) -PMP *t<um>alih to wade into water; to bathe -PPH *sug(e)bu to wear, as clothes; to get dressed, slip into -PPH *suq(e)lút to wind, curve, turn to the side; to tack, sail into the wind -PMP *biluk toss up, throw into the air -PWMP *talaŋ₂ touch, come into contact -PWMP *sintuk trample earth, turn into mud, as a paddy field prior to planting -PWMP *lucak twist fibers into twine -PPH *lubid-en was made into rope; what was made into rope -PMP *t<in>alih was made into rope; what was made into rope -PAN *C<in>aliS wind thread, etc. into a ball; spool -PMP *pudun intoxicated drunk, intoxicated -PMP *ma-buhuk drunk, intoxicated -PAN *ma-buSuk intoxication drunkenness, intoxication -PMP *buhuk drunkenness, intoxication -PAN *buSuk intransitive verbal infix marking actor voice for intransitive verbs, and of inchoatives -PMP *<um> Intsia a hardwood tree:Intsia bijuga,Afzelia bijuga -PMP *qipil inttervening inttervening space -PWMP *uhaŋ inundated overflow, be inundated -POC *lolop inured harden one's feelings, become inured -PWMP *kalis invent make, create, invent -POC *buat invertebrate edible marine invertebrate - probably sea cucumber -PPh *balát inverted inverted, reversed, upside-down -PPH *tumbalik turned around, inverted - *(loan) investigate examine, investigate - *(loan) invigorates plant chewed with betel that invigorates - *(loan) invisible invisible -PWMP *qali-meqes invisible nature spirit -PWMP *buni₂ invite invite - *(near) involuntary prefix marking spontaneous or involuntary action -PAN *taR- prefix marking spontaneous or involuntary action -PMP *ta-₂ involved entangled, caught up in, involved, embroiled -PWMP *saŋkut involvement involvement, engagement, business -PPH *labut invulnerability charm for invulnerability - *(loan) invulnerable, invulnerability -PWMP *kebel invulnerable, invulnerability -PWMP *kabal₂ invulnerable invulnerable, invulnerability -PWMP *kebel invulnerable, invulnerability -PWMP *kabal₂ inward concave, curved inward -PMP *leŋkuŋ concave, curving inward -PWMP *likuŋ curved inward, sunken -PWMP *sa(ŋ)kuŋ₂ pull inward or towards oneself -PWMP *paqud iodine iodine - *(loan) Ipomoea an edible plant, swamp cabbage:Ipomoea aquatica -PPH *taŋkuŋ beach creepers, includingIpomoea grandiflora andIpomoea pes-caprae -POC *puRe₂ creeping vine that grows on sandy beaches, the beach morning glory:Ipomoea pes-caprae -PPH *balinu iron iron - *(loan) iron (metal) -PAN-F *Namat iron (metal) - *(noise) ironwood heartwood of a tree, hard, durable core of wood; ironwood tree -PMP *teRas irrealis stative marker in irrealis constructions, counterpart to irregular irregular behavior - *(loan) irrigate to irrigate -PMP *pa-danum to irrigate -PAN *pa-daNum to water, irrigate -PAN *pu-daNum irrigated irrigated ricefield? -PWMP *sabaq irrigation for water to run downhill, as in artificial irrigation on terraced hillsides -PPH *bawaŋ₂ irritable moody, irritable -PAN *biŋiC irritate to provoke, annoy or irritate -PPH *sugsúg irritated anger; angry, irritated, annoyed -PWMP *buŋet angry, irritated -PWMP *gemes₁ irritated, angry -PPH *suŋet irritated, annoyed -PWMP *suŋut₁ irritated, annoyed -PWMP *seŋit irritation anger, irritation - *-ŋaC(root) anger, irritation - *-ŋiC(root) annoyance, irritation -PMP *ŋitŋit₂ show annoyance or irritation -PAN *ŋiCŋiC sore, dermal irritation, wound -POC *lake Islamic slaughter in accord with Islamic law - *(loan) Islamic law slaughter in accord with Islamic law - *(loan) island channel between islands or islets -POC *mata ni cawa channel between two islands -POC *sawaŋ₂ interior hill country, hilly or mountainous part of island -POC *solos island -PPH *pujuq island -PMP *nusa₁ island - *(loan) island - *(noise) small island, islet -POC *a-nusa islet broken off; islet; detached reef -POC *motus channel between islands or islets -POC *mata ni cawa small island, islet -POC *a-nusa isolation alone, in isolation, independent -PWMP *taniq isopod sowbug, woodlouse: terrestrial isopod of the genusOniscus -PWMP *babuy babuy Isoptera insect of the orderIsoptera: termite, white ant -POC *ane insect of the orderIsoptera: termite, white ant -PAN *aNay Istiophoridae sailfish:Istiophoridae -POC *piRu-piRu Istiophorus needlefish, young ofIstiophorus spp. -PMP *saku₂ it 3sg. personal pronoun: he, she, it -PAN *si ia₁ 3sg. personal pronoun: he, she; him, her, it -PAN *ia₁ a bird and its call, probably the tailor bird:Orthotomus atrogularis -PPH *tiwtiw a bird sp. and its cry -PWMP *tuqaw a tree and its edible fruit, the starfruit:Averrhoa bilimbi,Averrhoa carambola -PWMP *baliŋbiŋ a tree and its fruit, the durian:Durio zibethinus -PWMP *duRi-an a tree and its fruit, the Java plum:Syzygium cumini -PPH *luŋ(e)búy a tree and its fruit:Artocarpus odoratissimus -PWMP *madaŋ a tree and the tannin that it yields: probablyMacaranga tanarius -PWMP *samak a vine and the seeds of its fruit:Abrus precatorius -PWMP *saga Adze it!, Hew it! -PAN *taRaq-i choose it! -PAN *piliq-i cover something to protect it or oneself -PPH *salúkub draw a bow to its full extent -PAN *biaC draw a bow to its full extent’ -PMP *biat drink it! (imper.) -POC *inum-ia drink it! (imper.) -PWMP *inum-a eat it -POC *kani-a eat it (imper.) -PMP *kaen-a eat it! -PAN *kaen-i eat something before it is ready to eat -PWMP *maŋ-qataq fill it (imper.); be filled -POC *qutup-ia for force something open or out of its position -PPH *tu(ŋ)kab-án groin, inner thigh where it joins the trunk -PCMP *kelen how?, how is it? what is the matter? -PMP *kuja how?, how is it? what is the matter? -PAN *kuja how?, How is it? What is the matter? -PMP *kua₁ husk it! -PPh *bunut-i it is getting dark, night is coming on -POC *e boŋi it is said, people say..... -PWMP *kenu it is said, people say..... -PWMP *ken it is said, people say..... -PPH *kunuq it is said, people say..... -PMP *kunu₂ its top -POC *atas-ña kind of bird and the sound of its call -PAN *kuaw kind of bird that buries its eggs deep in the sand -PPH *tabun₁ kind of citrus tree and its fruit -PMP *muntay kind of plover and its cry -POC *kekekeke kind of small bird and its cry -PWMP *pitpit₁ mango tree and its fruit, probablyMangifera altissima -PMP *pahuq₁ only child; alone, by onself; go it alone -PPH *buR(e)túŋ pet animal, animal that is tamed by humans feeding it -POC *paŋan-i push something to start it moving; accompany someone to help them start a journey -PPH *tulúd return to its previous condition -PWMP *puliq scrape something off a surface so as to uncover it -PPH *kuykúy₂ shake something in the water; shake something with water in it -PMP *luglug shake something to determine its unseen contents -PWMP *kutug skewer something so as to pick it up without touching it -PPH *tuRsúk small bird and its call -PWMP *kuŋkuŋ₅ snag, be snagged, caught in something that prevents it from falling -PPH *saq(e)ŋit snatch with the mouth, as a dog seizing something in its mouth and running away with it -PPH *sak(e)mál stopped in its course, as something which sticks in the throat -PWMP *buqul submerge a container to fill it -POC *qutup submerge a container to fill it -PEMP *qutub to arrest the progress of something by stopping or catching it; to support, keep from falling -PWMP *saŋgaq to attack, as an animal attacking its prey -PPH *tekeb₂ to fall, of many things at once; to dislodge the contents of a container by knocking it against something -PAN *taktak₁ to fill; fill it! -PWMP *penuq-en to have had something done with it -PWMP *in-anu to overflow its banks, of a river; to flood field (for planting) -PPH *layas₂ to rain; it is raining -PAN *q<um>uzaN to seize property and run off with it; to elope with a single woman -PPH *taŋaR too bad! it’s a pity! what a shame! -PWMP *sayaŋ which number is it? -PPH *ika-pija italica millet sp., probably foxtail millet:Setaria italica -PMP *betem millet sp., probably foxtail millet:Setaria italica -PMP *beteŋ₁ millet sp., probably foxtail millet:Setaria italica -PAN *beCeŋ millet sp.:Setaria italica (?) -PAN *zawa₂ itch chicken flea, itch mite -PWMP *kaRaw₂ itch, feel itchy -PAN *gaCel itch, feel itchy; sexually stimulated -PMP *gatel itch, itchy -PMP *atel tiny parasite on the body, itch mite, chicken louse -PMP *kuman tiny red itch mite -PWMP *tuŋaw₁ to itch, begin to itch -PWMP *g<um>atel to scratch an itch -POC *kadrut to scratch an itch -PAN *k<um>aRaw to scratch an itch -PAN *kaRaw₁ to scratch, as an itch -PMP *gutgut to scratch, as an itch -PAN *guCguC₂ wild taro, elephant's ear or itching taro,Alocasia spp.; sexual itch -PMP *biRaq₁ itchiness any plant with hairs that sting or cause itchiness -PWMP *amiaŋ itching be affected by itching, be infected with scabies or other itchy skin disorders -PWMP *gatel-en kind of vine that causes swelling and itching -PPH *lipay wild taro, elephant-ear or itching taro,Alocasia spp. -POC *piRaq₂ wild taro, elephant's ear or itching taro,Alocasia spp. -PWMP *biRaʔ wild taro, elephant's ear or itching taro,Alocasia spp. -PAN *biRaq₁ wild taro, elephant's ear or itching taro,Alocasia spp.; sexual itch -PMP *biRaq₁ itchy be affected by itching, be infected with scabies or other itchy skin disorders -PWMP *gatel-en become itchy -PWMP *maka-gatel itch, feel itchy -PAN *gaCel itch, feel itchy; sexually stimulated -PMP *gatel itch, itchy -PMP *atel itchy -PEMP *ma-katel itchy -PMP *ma-gatel Ixora a flowering plant:Ixora spp. -PPH *santán a plant:Ixora sp. -PWMP *tabuŋ |
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Austronesian Comparative Dictionary, web edition
Robert Blust and Stephen Trussel
www.trussel2.com/ACD
2010: revision 6/21/2020
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