Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/kəzut

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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[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Austronesian *kəzuC.

Verb[edit]

*kəzut

  1. to jerk suddenly, jump when startled

Descendants[edit]

  • Malayo-Sumbawan
    • Malayic
      • Iban: kejut
      • Malay: kejut
    • Bali–Sasak–Sumbawa

References[edit]