Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Sumbawan/wair mata

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This Proto-Malayo-Sumbawan 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-Sumbawan

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Etymology

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*wair (water) +‎ *mata (eye), from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *wahiʀ ni mata.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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*wair mata

  1. tear (drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes)

Descendants

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  • Proto-Malayo-Chamic: *air mata
    • Proto-Malayic: *air mata
      • Malayan
        • Malay: air mata
      • Ibanic
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