Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/laŋuy

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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

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Etymology

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From Proto-Austronesian *Naŋuy.

Alternative forms

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Pronunciation

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Verb

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*laŋuy (Western Malayo-Polynesian)

  1. (intransitive) to swim

Descendants

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