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aAklanon(WMP) exclamation of discovery; "ah" (with high intonation) PMP *a₃

-aAklanon(WMP) suffix attached to verbs of object focus #1 (with infix -in- or suffix -on) to express a command PAN *-a₁

aAmis(Formosan) a connecting particle with some of the meaning of "and"; modifying particle PAN *a₅

aAnuta(OC) particle placed between a preposition and a personal pronoun or a proper name, but not before a common noun PMP *a₁

-a'Āre'āre(OC) personal pronoun, 3sg., suffixed to verb (with or without verbal suffix) as object, and to prepositions as an anticipatory object, and used both of persons and things: him, her, it; where the object is collective the anticipatory object is used in the singular, and not in the plural PMP *-a₂

aArosi(OC) personal article, used with names native or foreign; used with a common noun to personify; with verbs or adjectives to form a descriptive noun or nickname; and with pronouns; it seems to have been used once with names of places; also used with relationship terms PMP *a₁

-aArosi(OC) personal pronoun: he, she, it; suffixed to verbs and prepositions PMP *-a₂

a-Arosi(OC) an adjectival prefix, showing condition, often a shortened form of the prefix ta or ma POC *a-

a-Arosi(OC) a prefix of spontaneity PMP *ta-₂

aAsilulu(CMP) hesitation word: umm, uh PAN *a₄

-aAtayal(Formosan) suffix forming active subjunctive from the reduced stem, sometimes preceded by the prefix m- PAN *-a₃

-aBalinese(WMP) suffix indicating the third person (singular or plural) as a pronoun expressing the genitive, or the agent of a passive verb, or the direct object of a transitive verb PMP *-a₂

-aBare'e(WMP) polite form of -ña 'pronominal suffix of the 3rd person PMP *-a₂

a-Banggai(WMP) causative prefix PAN *pa-₂

-aBikol(WMP) alternant command suffix for verbs taking -on in the infinitive PAN *-a₁

ãBintulu(WMP) no, not PWMP *aqa

aMongondow(WMP) exclamation capable of expressing joy or amazement, as well as fear and shock PMP *a₃

-aMongondow(WMP) suffix that incites to action (no longer in general use) PAN *-a₁

a-Mongondow(WMP) prefixed marker of location; a monik 'above, on top', a monag 'below, underneath' PAN *qa₁

a-Mongondow(WMP) prefixed marker of location; a monik 'above, on top', a monag 'below, underneath' PMP *ha₃

ʔaBontok(WMP) tag question, typically with a rising intonation PMP *ha₁

aBugotu(OC) personal article, used with proper names; used also of particular persons and with relationship terms PMP *a₁

aBugotu(OC) exclamation: oh! used in address PMP *a₃

-aBugotu(OC) suffixed pronoun of the object, added to verbs and prepositions; 3sg., him, her, it; serves as anticipatory object PMP *-a₂

a-Buludupi(WMP) adjectival prefix PMP *ha-₁

-aBunun(Formosan) imperative suffix (Nihira 1983) PAN *-a₁

-aCebuano(WMP) subjunctive direct passive affix PAN *-a₃

a-Chuukese(OC) locative prefix, at PAN *qa₁

a-Chuukese(OC) locative prefix, at PMP *ha₃

-aEddystone/Mandegusu(OC) 3sg. object suffix PMP *-a₂

aFijian(OC) common article, used (1) before nouns: a tamata 'a man or the man'; (2) before possessives (really nouns): a noqu 'mine'; (3) before the preformative i PMP *a₁

aFijian(OC) conjunction: and or but PMP *a₂

-aFijian(OC) transitive suffix PMP *-a₂

-aGedaged(OC) a suffix added to certain finite verb forms to indicate that the third person plural is the undergoer of an action PMP *-a₂

-aGilbertese(OC) personal pronoun object suffix of the 3rd person, joined to a transitive verb PMP *-a₂

aGilbertese(OC) four PEMP *pat

aGorontalo(WMP) expression of satisfaction or ridicule PMP *a₃

aHawaiian(OC) and, then, but (usually preceding verbs, whereas a me usually precedes nouns; a may also connect words translated by English adjectives PMP *a₂

aHitu(CMP) to eat PAN *kaen

aIbaloy(WMP) adverb: of course, as would be expected, naturally PPH *qa

aIbaloy(WMP) of course, as would be expected, naturally PPH *qa

a-Ifugaw(WMP) kind of prepositional prefix which makes certain word-bases adjectival and descriptive, as if they were preceded by the preposition 'with'; in the Kiangan area an- is preferred to simple a- for some word-bases: a-tike/an-tike/ 'short (with shortness)' PMP *ha-₁

aIlokano(WMP) particle expressing confirmation; yes indeed (I agree) PPH *qa

aIlokano(WMP) particle expressing confirmation PPH *qa

aItbayaten(WMP) connective particle; adjective-noun connective, clause connective PAN *a₅

-aJavanese(WMP) imperative suffix PAN *-a₁

-aJavanese(WMP) subjunctive suffix PAN *-a₃

a-Javanese(WMP) prefix, adjective and verb formative; having, characterized by: doh, a-doh 'far-off, distant' PMP *ha-₁

a-Kadazan Dusun(WMP) adjectival prefix PMP *ha-₁

áKambera(CMP) interjection of surprise or terror PMP *a₃

-aKanakanabu(Formosan) imperative suffix PAN *-a₁

aKapampangan(WMP) introductory exclamation like English Oh or Well PMP *a₃

-aKapingamarangi(OC) imperative (transitivizing) suffix PAN *-a₁

-aKapingamarangi(OC) object marker for 3sg. pronoun PMP *-a₂

aKavalan(Formosan) nominative marker or linker between the attribute and head noun of an NP PAN *a₅

aLabel(OC) definite and indefinite article PMP *a₁

aLabel(OC) ligature between nouns; also binds possessive pronouns and adjectives with nouns; genitive particle PAN *a₅

aLabel(OC) a binding particle between nouns; genitive particle POC *a

aLeti(CMP) emphatic particle used to indicate a question PMP *ha₁

aLonwolwol(OC) and, (but) PMP *a₂

aLou(OC) and PMP *a₂

aMakassarese(WMP) exclamation: ha! See what I told you! PMP *a₃

a-Makassarese(WMP) prefix used before adjectives (mostly in 17th and 18th century texts) PMP *ha-₁

a-Malagasy(WMP) a verbal prefix joined to roots and forming a passive verb. Thus from fafy, sowing, we get a-fafy, used of the seed sown, in correlation to the passive verb fafazana from the same root, used of the ground sown PMP *ha-₁

a-Malagasy(WMP) a prefix used like an-, am-, and i-, to make a noun into a preposition; e.g. morona '(the) edge', amorona 'at the edge'; nosy 'an island', anosy 'on an island' PAN *qa₁

a-Malagasy(WMP) a prefix used like an-, am-, and i-, to make a noun into a preposition; e.g. morona '(the) edge', amorona 'at the edge'; nosy 'an island', anosy 'on an island' PMP *ha₃

a-Malagasy(WMP) a verbal prefix joined to roots andforming a passive verb (thus from fafi ‘sowing’ we get a-fafi, used of the seed sown, in correlation to the passive verb fafazana from the same root, used of the ground sown PMP *ha-

ʔaManam(OC) and PAN *ka₁

aMandar(WMP) Oh! (exclamation expressing surprise at an unexpected occurrence, and as a response to a question or explanation) PMP *a₃

-aMansaka(WMP) suffix: active, imperative mode, object orientation PAN *-a₁

aMaori(OC) particle used 1. before names of persons, the pronouns wai and mea, and names of canoes, months, etc. a) when they stand as subject in a sentence, b) when they follow any of the prepositions i, ki, hei, kei, c) in explanatory clauses PMP *a₁

a-Maori(OC) particle used before names of places and local nouns when they (a) stand as subject in a sentence, (b) are repeated by way of explanation PAN *qa₁

a-Maori(OC) particle used before names of places and local nouns when they (a) stand as subject in a sentence, (b) are repeated by way of explanation PMP *ha₃

-aMaranao(WMP) objective/obligatory suffix PMP *-a₂

a-Mentawai(WMP) prefix indicating the completion of an event e.g. bala 'come out', a-bala 'it is out' PMP *ha-₁

aManggarai(CMP) (at the beginning of a sentence) ah!; exclamation of surprise, contempt, etc. PMP *a₃

-aManggarai(CMP) postposed question marker PMP *ha₁

āMono-Alu(OC) exclamation PMP *a₃

-aMono-Alu(OC) suffix of place PAN *qa₁

-aMota(OC) personal pronoun, 3sg., suffixed as object to verb and preposition; him, her, it PMP *-a₂

a-Mota(OC) simple preposition, locative; at; before infinitive verb, to; used before the names of places; forms compound preposition, avune 'on', etc. PAN *qa₁

a-Mota(OC) simple preposition, locative; at; before infinitive verb, to; used before the names of places; forms compound preposition, avune 'on', etc. PMP *ha₃

-aMotu(OC) 3sg. object suffix PMP *-a₂

-aLakalai(OC) 3rd person sg. object pronoun, suffixed to verb PMP *-a₂

aNgadha(CMP) interjection: ah! oh! PMP *a₃

aNggela(OC) personal article, with names of people; prefix to personal pronouns; prefixed to hanu, indefinite pronoun 'So-and-so'; personifies when prefixed to verbs PMP *a₁

-aNggela(OC) he, she, it, as suffixed to transitive verb PMP *-a₂

aNias(WMP) conjunction: and (in counting and determining dimensions), then PMP *a₂

aNiue(OC) particle used in the following cases: 1. before pronouns (except au), personal names, or local nouns when they are the subject of an intransitive verb; 2. before pronouns, personal nouns and names of months when they follow the prepositions ki and i; 3. before a common noun following (but not preceding) a possessive pronoun; 4. before a demonstrative pronoun drawing attention to a noun associated with an indefinite article and an adjective; 5. after falu (some), a is used in place of the ordinary article, either singular or plural PMP *a₁

aNukuoro(OC) personal article PMP *a₁

aPaiwan(Formosan) equational construction marker for noun phrase PAN *a₅

aPalauan(WMP) article PMP *a₁

aPalauan(WMP) ligature, linking particle PAN *a₅

aPangasinan(WMP) interjection marking hesitation, agreement, disagreement, etc. PAN *a₄

aPangasinan(WMP) linking particle, uniting adjectives or descriptive phrases with verbs and nouns, relative sentences to main sentences, etc. PAN *a₅

aPangasinan(WMP) linking particle, uniting adjectives or descriptive phrases with verbs and nouns, relative sentences to main sentences, etc. PMP *ha₂

aPangasinan(WMP) interjection expressing hesitation, agreement, disagreement, etc. PPH *qa

aPazeh(Formosan) co-ordinate particle (links head and attribute) PAN *a₅

aPohnpeian(OC) conjunction: however, and PMP *a₂

a-Puyuma(Formosan) stative prefix PAN *Sa-₁

aRarotongan(OC) relative pronoun used before personal pronouns and before proper nouns PMP *a₁

ʔāRarotongan(OC) hoarse, husky POC *paRak

āRarotongan(OC) four PEMP *pat

aRembong(CMP) exclamation: ah! PMP *a₃

-aRennellese(OC) suffix with passive, transitivizing, and multiplicative meanings, in close juncture PMP *-a₂

ʔāRotuman(OC) to eat; to use up, go through, consume PAN *kaen

-aRoviana(OC) objective suffix PMP *-a₂

-aRukai(Formosan) imperative suffix (Li 1973:37, 286) PAN *-a₁

aSa'a(OC) personal article, used with all names of persons, and with certain nouns, and also with verbs; (a) precedes all personal names (except in the vocative), both native and foreign, male and female; (b) used with relationship terms to indicate a particular person, (c) the relationship terms huʔe 'wife', poro 'husband', keni 'woman, wife', mwela 'child', are not ordinarily preceded by a, but require the addition of a demonstrative; (d) in stories the article a may be prefixed to poro and huʔe, which may be translated 'Lord' and 'Lady'; (e) after the Melanesian idiom the noun ola, prefaced by the personal article a; a ola/, denotes 'So-and-so'; (f) the nouns kei, denoting a female, mwai, denoting a male, mwau, boy, are used with the personal article and a demonstrative; (g) the interrogative atei 'who, what person' is made up of a and tei 'interrogative'; (h) there is a regular use of a in personification; (i) used with a verb to indicate a descriptive title PMP *a₁

-aSaaroa(Formosan) object focus imperative PAN *-a₁

a-Samoan(OC) particle occurring in certain nominal constructions, especially with locatives PAN *qa₁

a-Samoan(OC) particle occurring in certain nominal constructions, especially with locatives PMP *ha₃

-aSasak(WMP) pronominal suffix marking the object in imperatives PAN *-a₁

aThao(Formosan) linking particle, ligature, mark of lexical, phrasal, or clausal attribution or modification PAN *a₅

aTigak(OC) article: a, the PMP *a₁

aTolai(OC) definite and indefinite article: the, a, an. It is prefixed to all common nouns, except those of a personal nature expressing relationships, parts of the body and person equipment, and also to adjectives; the possessive pronouns do not take it PMP *a₁

aTolai(OC) preposition: to, in, of, at PAN *qa₁

aTolai(OC) preposition: to, in, of, at PMP *ha₃

-aTongan(OC) suffix forming transitive verbs, usually durational PMP *-a₂

āTongan(OC) to heat (sticks or leaves) over a fire in order to make them limp or soft PMP *daŋdaŋ₁

aTontemboan(WMP) exclamation of surprise (short for ya) PMP *a₃

-aTontemboan(WMP) a short form of the pronominal suffix of the 3rd person, used with words that end in a consonant; it marks not so much the genitive relationship of the subject as the relationship of the word with -a to the word that follows it PMP *-a₂

a-Tontemboan(WMP) (followed or not followed by a nasal), prefix that expresses the dative or locative: to, in, at, on, toward, with, over PAN *qa₁

a-Tontemboan(WMP) (followed or not followed by a nasal), prefix that expresses the dative or locative: to, in, at, on, toward, with, over PMP *ha₃

-aUma(WMP) the basic sense of the suffix -a is locative, although this basic sense is applied and extended in a variety of directions, so that there is often little or nothing of a local function left to perceive. As for the relationship of -a to the similarly local suffix -i, it can be said in general that -i is found in verbal, -a in nominal forms. There are, however, also many exceptions to this rule ... a. when added to a noun derived from a verb or adjective -a denotes the place or time in which the action takes place or the condition in question prevails; this suffix also occurs with forms that are prefixed with ka- and a possessive pronoun; b. -a is added to (underived) nouns in the sense 'having, supplied with, suffering from. These forms are adjectives, and have no prefix PAN *-an

-aUma(WMP) 3sg. object (especially in future (gerundive) constructions) PMP *-a₂

aWaropen(SHWNG) wood; tree (in combination forms) PCEMP *kayu

-aWolio(WMP) 3p. object suffix PMP *-a₂

-aWolio(WMP) verbal suffix: subjunctive PAN *-a₃

-a, -iaMotu(OC) transitive suffix POC *-ia

*a[sS]ePMic(OC) jaw, chin POC *qase

aaBare'e(WMP) an exclamation which expresses a variety of emotions, above all uncertainty, amazement or annoyance PMP *a₃

ʔaʔaBontok(WMP) expression of warning to small children, as for example against touching something hot or dirty PWMP *aqa

ʔaaBontok(WMP) expression of recognition or agreement PPH *qa

aʔaHawaiian(OC) small root, vein, artery, nerve, tendon, muscle PMP *akaR

aʔaKadazan Dusun(WMP) no PWMP *aqa

aaKamarian(CMP) to eat PAN *kaen

aaMuna(WMP) waist PMP *hawak

aaNukuoro(OC) the sound of hesitation noise PAN *a₄

aʔaSamoan(OC) root PMP *akaR

aaTigak(OC) exclamation: ah! PMP *a₃

aaaAtayal(Formosan) maybe; hesitation syllable PAN *a₄

ʔa-ʔablPalauan(WMP) (mother and child) walk together, with child carried under mother's arm PMP *qabin

aadaArosi(OC) to look up, raise the eyes POC *tadra

aadaʔ-iArosi(OC) look up to POC *tadra

ááfChuukese(OC) fire POC *api

aʔafaAua(OC) frigate bird POC *katapa

aagKelabit(WMP) minced fish or meat, so called because the traditional way of making such products was by tediously chopping (naag) away at the fish or meat until the whole became finely chopped, like minced fish or meat PWMP *sagsag₂

aagLun Dayeh(WMP) the chopping of meat or bones into small pieces PWMP *sagsag₂

a-ahaBugotu(OC) grate, rub down on a stone (as taro) sharpen by rubbing PEMP *asaq

a-aiTontemboan(WMP) arrival PAN *ai₃

a aiTuvaluan(OC) whose? PMP *sai

aaiWolio(WMP) I don't know! PWMP *away₃

aakUma(WMP) waist PMP *hawak

aalCarolinian(OC) path, road POC *jalan

a-áluKanakanabu(Formosan) eight PAN *walu

áámChuukese(OC) 1pl. excl., we, us PAN *k-ami

aamKenyah (Long Anap)(WMP) pangolin, anteater PAN *qaRem

aamMelanau (Mukah)(WMP) pangolin, anteater PAN *qaRem

a-amisMurut (Tagol)(WMP) sweet PMP *emis₁

a-ʔanIfugaw (Batad)(WMP) the taste of a staple or snack food, such as rice, sweet potato, bread or pastries, fermented rice grains, and fruit PAN *kaen

aanChuukese(OC) road, street, path, way, route, course (at sea); approach (to a job or problem); method, way (of doing); line of reckoning (in genealogies); Milky Way (short for anenimey, lit. path of breadfruit, because on this heavenly path the breadfruit comes from its southern homeland when summoned by the sowuyótoomey, the breadfruit summoner who performs the ritual to induce the spirit of the breadfruit to come each year from its southern homeland to Truk and ensure a good breadfruit harvest) POC *jalan

a-ʔanSimalur(WMP) to feed PAN *pa-kaen

aanaWetan(CMP) gills PMP *hasaŋ

a-anákCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) toy doll PWMP *a-anak-an

a-anak-anBanjarese(WMP) doll PWMP *a-anak-an

a-anak-ánIlokano(WMP) womb, uterus, matrix PWMP *a-anak-an

a-anasaMussau(OC) warm, hot; to heat (as water) PCEMP *pa-panas

aa-niKayeli(CMP) jaw PMP *qazay

ʔa-ʔanoSamoan(OC) flesh; kernel, meat; gist, essence, heart (of the matter); fleshy; meaty, substantial (as a sermon); of words, speech, etc., be full of substance POC *kanon₂

a-ansiLauje(WMP) pity PMP *qasiq

aaŋTae'(WMP) float, drift on the water PWMP *qabaŋ₂

a-apatPuyuma (Tamalakaw)(Formosan) four (humans) PAN *Sa-Sepat

aasChuukese(OC) upper part, top, summit; eastern side; above (vertically) PMP *atas

ʔa-asiDondo(WMP) pity PMP *qasiq

a-asikBunun (Takituduh)(Formosan) broom PAN *aSik

aatIdate(CMP) four PMP *epat

aatTugun(CMP) four PMP *epat

aatúChuukese(OC) to smoke, to steam; cause to be smoked or steamed (for curing) PMP *pa(ka)-qasu

aʔauSamoan(OC) reef PMP *sakaRu

aawChuukese(OC) mouth; opening into something stem end (of fruit); stalk end (of taro) POC *qawa₂

aawChuukese(OC) a tree: Ficus carolinensis. the bark is used as medicine against evil spirits; fruits and leaves used as medicine; roots used to flavor a special breadfruit pudding PEMP *qayawan

ʔaʔayPalawan Batak(WMP) foot, leg (Reid 1971) PAN *qaqay

a-ayoMurut (Paluan)(WMP) big PAN *Raya

ʔabPalauan(WMP) ashes; fireplace; hearth PMP *qabu

abaArosi(OC) the half, a part, side, portion, chapter; the slope of a hill, one side of a ridge POC *taba₂

abaArosi(OC) half, part, side POC *tabal

abaAtayal(Formosan) father. Used in direct address only; otherwise i-aba (< i 'prefix for persons' + aba) PAN *aba₁

abaBidayuh (Bukar-Sadong)(WMP) expression of warning to stop an action PWMP *abá

abaBimanese(CMP) father (used only within the family circle) PAN *aba₁

ʔabáBontok(WMP) carry on one's back, as a child or sick person PPh *aba₂

abáCebuano(WMP) exclamation of pleasure and surprise PWMP *abá

ʔabáHanunóo(WMP) an exclamation of surprise, admiration, wonder; the more commonly used form is ʔabaʔabá PWMP *abá

abáKankanaey(WMP) carry on the back (children are ordinarily carried in that way) PPh *aba₂

ábaMalagasy(WMP) father, chiefly used by children PAN *aba₁

abaMaranao(WMP) ah -- exclamation of surprise PWMP *abá

abaNgadha(CMP) tasteless, very mild, insipid PMP *qambaR

abaNgaju Dayak(WMP) father (used by and with small children) PAN *aba₁

abaSubanen/Subanun(WMP) alas! PWMP *abá

abáTagalog(WMP) emphatic denial; sudden reproach; simple surprise; hail! PWMP *abá

abáToba Batak(WMP) exclamation: ah!, oh!, alas! PWMP *abá

a-ba-báyRukai (Tanan)(Formosan) woman PAN *ba-bahi

ab-abóIsneg(WMP) the powder that covers the body of locusts PMP *qabu

abadaIbaloy(WMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

ábagCebuano(WMP) give material help, help do work PPh *abag

abāgIsneg(WMP) a man’s G-string; the string of a bow net PMP *bahaR

abágKankanaey(WMP) put their money together; enter, get into partnership with somebody PPh *abag

abagMurut (Timugon)(WMP) loincloth PMP *bahaR

abagaBantuqanon(WMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

abágaBikol(WMP) shoulder; side of a mountain PMP *qabaRa₁

abágaCebuano(WMP) shoulder; take responsibility for accomplishing something PMP *qabaRa₁

abágaIlokano(WMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

abagáMansaka(WMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

abágaMansaka(WMP) top hand on a stalk of bananas PMP *qabaRa₂

ʔabagáPalawan Batak(WMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

abagaYogad(WMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

abága(h)Aklanon(WMP) shoulder(s); take responsibility, to shoulder, take on PMP *qabaRa₁

abagá-hunCebuano(WMP) broad-shouldered PMP *qabaRa₁

abága-nKankanaey(WMP) shoulder (used only in tales) PAN *qabaRa-an

abágatCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) southwest monsoon winds PMP *habaRat

ʔabágatHanunóo(WMP) southwest monsoon; or, indefinitely, any very strong wind; year PMP *habaRat

abagatMaranao(WMP) southwest monsoon PMP *habaRat

abá(h)Aklanon(WMP) to get, climb up on one's back PPh *aba₂

abá(h)Aklanon(WMP) an exclamation expressing strong disbelief: Really? Ah, go on! PWMP *abá

aba-hMalay(WMP) father, papa PAN *aba₁

abahMiri(WMP) wife PAN *qasawa

aba-hSundanese(WMP) father (rare) PAN *aba₁

abáhaItawis(WMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

abah-ínTagalog(WMP) take notice of someone PWMP *abá

a-baʔiMaranao(WMP) mother (used by her own children); queen, lady PAN *baqi

abakDairi-Pakpak Batak(WMP) waist, hips PMP *hawak

abakMentawai(WMP) boat; travel by boat PAN *qabaŋ₁

abakaAborlan Tagbanwa(WMP) abaca, Manila hemp PPh *abaká

ábakaBikol(WMP) abaca, Manila hemp: Musa textilis PPh *abaká

ʔabakáHanunóo(WMP) Manila hemp, abacá (Musa textilis Ne'e) PPh *abaká

abakáIfugaw(WMP) Manila hemp PPh *abaká

abakáIlokano(WMP) Manila hemp PPh *abaká

abakaKapampangan(WMP) the abaca plant, fiber, or cloth PPh *abaká

abakáTagalog(WMP) hemp PPh *abaká

abaká(h)Aklanon(WMP) abaca fibres, Manila hemp: Musa textilis PPh *abaká

abalKeley-i(WMP) a black and yellow striped beetle PPh *abal abal

abalaAyta Abellan(WMP) activity; doings; labor, productive work (especially physical work done for wages); to cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations PPH *abála

abálaCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) to bother, to disturb, to delay, to be occupied PPH *abála

ʔabálaHanunóo(WMP) molestation, bother PPH *abála

abaláKapampangan(WMP) bother, worry PPH *abála

abaláPangasinan(WMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

abálaTagalog(WMP) inconvenience; bother; trouble; interruption; disturbance PPH *abála

abal-ábalIlokano(WMP) kind of brown burrowing June beetle or June bug. Many people eat it. PPh *abal abal

ʔabal-ʔabalTiruray(WMP) kind of scarab beetle, Leucopholis irrorata Chevrolat PPh *abal abal

abalaʔSakizaya(Formosan) shoulder PAN *qabaRa₁

aʔ-ballaŋ-ballaŋMakassarese(WMP) with light discoloration, with white spots (as a french-polished table which has gotten wet), with brown spots (as a manuscript) PWMP *belaŋ belaŋ

ʔabánBontok(WMP) blanket or length of cloth used for carrying children; carry a child using a carrying blanket PMP *haban

abanDairi-Pakpak Batak(WMP) atmosphere, the firmament PWMP *hawan

aʔ-bantaŋMakassarese(WMP) stretched taut PMP *benteŋ

aʔ-bantiŋMakassarese(WMP) beat wet clothes on a plank or stone, as in washing them; suddenly flip over, of an automobile or bicycle PMP *bantiŋ

ábaŋAklanon(WMP) obstruct, block, hinder; waylay, ambush PMP *abaŋ₁

abaŋArta(WMP) boat PAN *qabaŋ₁

abaŋBalinese(WMP) gutter, drain-pipe, channel PWMP *abaŋ₂

abaŋKelabit(WMP) ditch, canal PWMP *abaŋ₂

abaŋKelabit(WMP) an ambush PMP *abaŋ₁

ʔábaŋBontok(WMP) to rent; the amount of rent that one pays PWMP *abaŋ₃

ábaŋCebuano(WMP) rent; hire a prostitute; make an offering to a supernatural being for the use of land which is thought to be in his possession PWMP *abaŋ₃

abaŋGaddang(WMP) boat, canoe PAN *qabaŋ₁

ábaŋIlokano(WMP) rent, rental, hire, interest PWMP *abaŋ₃

abáŋIlokano(WMP) to wait for PMP *abaŋ₁

abaŋKayan(WMP) trench, ditch, excavation PWMP *abaŋ₂

abaŋKomodo(CMP) cross-beam PMP *abaŋ₁

abaŋLun Dayeh(WMP) an ambush of an animal or enemy; a blocking, a guarding PMP *abaŋ₁

ábaŋPangasinan(WMP) rent, interest PWMP *abaŋ₃

*a(b)aŋPSS(WMP) float, drift PWMP *qabaŋ₂

abaŋSimalur(WMP) to fly PWMP *qabaŋ₂

abaŋTae'(WMP) band, as an iron band around a chisel PWMP *amben

abáŋTagalog(WMP) person asked to wait and watch for someone or some vehicle to come or pass by PMP *abaŋ₁

abáŋ-abáŋBikol(WMP) a hindrance (referring to a person who is always in the way) PMP *abaŋ₁

abaŋ-abaŋDairi-Pakpak Batak(WMP) fly about in the air like a bird PWMP *qabaŋ qabaŋ

abaŋ-abaŋManobo (Kalamansig Cotabato)(WMP) be floating PWMP *qabaŋ qabaŋ

abaŋ-abaŋKaro Batak(WMP) tree with large leguminous fruits that produce very light, winged seeds PWMP *qabaŋ qabaŋ

abaŋ-anBalinese(WMP) channel, groove PWMP *abaŋ₂

abáŋ-anIlokano(WMP) to rent, hold under a lease, hire PWMP *abaŋ₃

abaŋ-anIlokano(WMP) to ambush PMP *abaŋ₁

abaŋ-anMalay(WMP) water conduit of split pinaŋ stem PWMP *abaŋ₂

abaŋ-anSasak(WMP) drain-pipe from roof, aqueduct PWMP *abaŋ₂

ʔabaŋəSaaroa(Formosan) boat, canoe PAN *qabaŋ₁

abaŋ-papakSika(CMP) block the road, cut off the way PMP *abaŋ₁

abaŋuKanakanabu(Formosan) boat, canoe PAN *qabaŋ₁

abaraToba Batak(WMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

abara-nUbir(OC) shoulder POC *qapaRa₁

ábasIlokano(WMP) kind of tumor or swelling that grows in the mouths of animals PPh *hábas

abasMaranao(WMP) chicken pox PPh *hábas

a-basõNias(WMP) become wet PMP *baseq

a-bassu-aŋMandar(WMP) satiation, glutting PWMP *besuR-en

ʔábatBontok(WMP) perform a ceremony for someone who has had a spirit encounter; such a ceremony PPh *abat₂

abatBuruese(CMP) wound PCEMP *abat₃

ábatCebuano(WMP) hold on to something fixed to support oneself PWMP *abat₁

abátCebuano(WMP) any supernatural being or human with supernatural powers which shows itself in an unexpected and startling way PPh *abat₂

ʔábatHanunóo(WMP) leading by the hand PWMP *abat₁

ábatIlokano(WMP) intercept, stop on the way PMP *qambat

ábatIsneg(WMP) a spirit who brings sickness to people whoever they are and wherever they abide PPh *abat₂

abatKaro Batak(WMP) hindrance PMP *qambat

abatPalawano(WMP) to get out (shard, sickness), remove something causing pain PPH *abat₄

abatTausug(WMP) a mild illness caused by evil spirits or dead people (usually a headache with fever that is cured by simply uttering some magic verses to drive away the evil spirits) PPh *abat₂

abatTboli(WMP) to dig out, as a sliver or thorn; for the sick to go to a traditional healer to remove a curse or sickness encountered PPH *abat₄

ʔabatTiruray(WMP) any instrument used to pry or scoop out something; to probe, to scoop out using a tool PPH *abat₄

abatToba Batak(WMP) hindrance, impediment, obstacle PMP *qambat

abat-ánCebuano(WMP) railing in the shape of a ladder for baby to cling to when he starts to walk PWMP *abat₁

abat-ánTagalog(WMP) waylay or ambush (someone) PMP *qambat

abátirIlokano(WMP) a grub that attacks wood, bamboo, etc. PMP *qabatiR

abatodManobo (Dibabawon)(WMP) edible larva of palm tree beetle PMP *qabated

abawDali'(WMP) ash PMP *qabu

abawaŋSimalur(WMP) large mango: Mangifera odorata PWMP *qambawaŋ

abáxaIsneg(WMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

abaxa-nPazeh(Formosan) shoulder (Ferrell 1969) PAN *qabaRa-an

ʔabaxaʔPazeh(Formosan) shoulder (Ferrell 1968) PAN *qabaRa₁

abayAgutaynen(WMP) for people to sit or walk side by side; for boats to travel side by side; bridesmaid PPH *abay

ábayAklanon(WMP) sponsor (at wedding or baptism) PPH *abay

ábayBikol(WMP) accompany one another; participate in something together; best man, brides maid PPH *abay

abayCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) stay parallel with (as for two people to walk side by side, or for workers harvesting in a field to stay together in a row, rather than one getting ahead of the others) PPH *abay

abáyCebuano(WMP) move along together with something moving; bridesmaid or best man PPH *abay

ábayKankanaey(WMP) to use like a friend; be the companion of; be friendly to; take a liking to; make very much of PPH *abay

abáyMansaka(WMP) be abreast PPH *abay

ábayPangasinan(WMP) side, proximity; to approach, go near person or object close by; put beside PPH *abay

ábayTagalog(WMP) best man in a wedding; maid-of-honor; escort PPH *abay

ʔaba-yTiruray(WMP) father PAN *aba₁

abayaSambal (Botolan)(WMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

a-bay-ánəRukai (Tona)(Formosan) woman PAN *bahi

aʔ-bayaraʔMakassarese(WMP) pay something or someone PMP *bayaD

abbanGaddang(WMP) carry a child in a blanket PMP *haban

ábbanItawis(WMP) hold a baby PMP *heban

abbātIsneg(WMP) boil salt water, in the manufacture of salt PPh *hebás

abbédIlokano(WMP) obstacle, hindrance (mostly used for material obstruction) PWMP *habed

abeArosi(OC) carry something against the chest, as firewood POC *tabe

ʔabeArosi(OC) a creeping, jointed plant, from whose strands string is made; a woman’s string girdle POC *kabe₁

abeKapampangan(WMP) accompany; live together, stay together; friend, companion (used as a term of address) PPH *abay

abeUmiray Dumaget(WMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

abəkCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) mat PWMP *a(m)bek

ʔabə́lBontok(WMP) weave cloth PPH *habél

abélIlokano(WMP) textile, (woven) cloth, web, texture, tissue, woven fabric PPH *habél

ʔabélPalawan Batak(WMP) clothing, garments PPH *habél

abélPangasinan(WMP) cloth PPH *habél

a-belahBalinese(WMP) half a fathom (from fingertip to center of chest) PAN *belaq

a-belahOld Javanese(WMP) separated PAN *ma-belaq

abeŋCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) canoe, small boat (with outriggers); to travel by boat PAN *qabaŋ₁

abeŋMadurese(WMP) obstruct, block PWMP *hambeŋ

a-beŋkuŋOld Javanese(WMP) bent, crooked PMP *beŋkuŋ

abetAlas(WMP) coil; cloth that is wound around the body PWMP *ambet

abetKelabit(WMP) way of tying; thing used to tie PWMP *ambet

abetMaranao(WMP) strap PWMP *ambet

abəwMelanau Dalat (Kampung Teh)(WMP) ash PMP *qabu

abəyMelanau (Mukah)(WMP) late afternoon, evening PMP *Rabiqi

abəy-mabəyMelanau (Mukah)(WMP) yesterday evening PMP *Rabiqi

abhaNgadha(CMP) cut oneself, wound PCEMP *abat₃

abhaWolio(WMP) father (term of address), daddy PAN *aba₁

a-bhaŋkeMuna(WMP) to die, become a corpse PWMP *baŋkay

abiKelabit(WMP) last one PWMP *qabis

abiBwaidoga/Bwaidoka(OC) take hold of something, grasp something POC *abi

abiBwaidoga/Bwaidoka(OC) take hold of something, grasp something POC *qabi

abiGedaged(OC) take hold of, grab, seize, grasp, clutch, take POC *abi

abiGedaged(OC) take hold of, grab, seize, grasp, clutch, take POC *qabi

abiGedaged(OC) to take hold of, grab, seize, grasp, clutch, take POC *kabi

abiLakalai(OC) take, catch, get POC *abi

abi-aMotu(OC) to have, hold POC *kabi

abi-abiKelabit(WMP) all, evey one PWMP *qabis

abidMansaka(WMP) copulate, engage in sexual intercourse PPh *abij

a-bidaŋBalinese(WMP) one page, one sheet PWMP *bidaŋ

abídayIlokano(WMP) to throw (a blanket, etc.) over the shoulder PPh *qambiday

ábigIlokano(WMP) to copulate (usually applied to adultery) PPh *abij

abígayIlokano(WMP) throw a blanket over the shoulder PPh *abijay

abígayIlokano(WMP) to throw (a blanket, etc.) over the shoulder PPh *qambijay

*abihPCha(WMP) all PWMP *qabiq

abikiHoanya(Formosan) areca nut PAN *Sawiki

aʔ-biluʔMakassarese(WMP) steer a car, turn a car to left or right PMP *biluk

abinAlas(WMP) hug a child who is cold PMP *qabin

abinBalinese(WMP) hold in the lap PMP *qabin

abinBanggai(WMP) carry in the arms PMP *qabin

abinCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) fold (of the part of the g-string which is wrapped around the waist, and which men use to carry money, betel chew, etc.) PWMP *hambin

abinKaro Batak(WMP) hold in the lap, hold or carry against the bosom PMP *qabin

abinMaranao(WMP) carry on or near the stomach PMP *qabin

abin-abin-enKaro Batak(WMP) the lap PMP *qabin

abiraArosi(OC) a basket made of coconut leaf POC *tabiRa

abiraBauro(OC) food bowl POC *tabiRa

aʔ-biriŋMakassarese(WMP) step aside, yield the way PMP *bidiŋ

aʔ-biriŋMakassarese(WMP) step aside, yield the way PMP *biriŋ₁

abisIban(WMP) everyone, all, the whole, entirely; finished, used up PWMP *qabis

a-bisógPangasinan(WMP) bloated, puffed up PAN *bisuR

abitIfugaw (Batad)(WMP) wedge anything between waistband of loincloth and body PMP *habit

abitBidayuh (Bukar-Sadong)(WMP) plaited rattan carrying strap PMP *habit

abitDairi-Pakpak Batak(WMP) sarong PMP *habit

abitKaro Batak(WMP) the long cloth that is fixed under the armpits by women PMP *habit

abitMentawai(WMP) take along with, bring hither PMP *ambit

*abitPSan(WMP) climb a tree PWMP *abit₁

abkoŋItbayaten(WMP) curving PMP *beŋkuŋ

abkoxItbayaten(WMP) being curved or bending PMP *bekul₁

ablasKapampangan(WMP) what one gives in return for something else; revenge PAN *bales₁

ablas-anKapampangan(WMP) to return something; imitate PAN *bales₁

ʔabl-ənBontok(WMP) what is woven PWMP *habel-en

abōʔAcehnese(WMP) mould, dust, grit, sawdust, scrapings PMP *qabuk

abóBikol(WMP) ash, cinder PMP *qabu

ʔabúBontok(WMP) ashes which settle after something is burned; dust which settles after pounding rice or cleaning something PMP *qabu

aboFavorlang/Babuza(Formosan) ashes or cinders; lime PAN *qabu

áboIlokano(WMP) ash-gray; cock with gray plumage and reddish tail PMP *qabu

aboInati(WMP) ash PMP *qabu

abóIsneg(WMP) ashes PMP *qabu

abóKankanaey(WMP) dust (used instead of abé in mourning songs) PMP *qabu

ʔáboPalawan Batak(WMP) ashes PMP *qabu

aboTabun(WMP) ash PMP *qabu

abóTagalog(WMP) ashes PMP *qabu

abodMaranao(WMP) feed by casting grains, as to fowls PWMP *qabud

abogMansaka(WMP) drive away, chase away PPh *ábuR

abogMaranao(WMP) scatter, drive away PPh *ábuR

abó(h)Aklanon(WMP) ash(es); to make ashes PMP *qabu

a-bohOld Javanese(WMP) swollen (of eyes, feet) PAN *baReq

aboh-ónBikol(WMP) gray; a grayish colored chicken PWMP *qabu-en

abokIban(WMP) mess, shavings, sawdust, dust, padi bran PMP *qabuk

abókTagalog(WMP) thin dust; cinder; powder PMP *qabuk

a bokonSeru(WMP) no, not PWMP *beken

aboḷMongondow(WMP) to weave PPH *habél

ʔábulBontok(WMP) chase away chickens or animals, using a stick; the stick so used PPh *ábuR

abólIfugaw(WMP) weaving; whatever pertains to weaving PPH *habél

abolIbaloy(WMP) to drive, chase something away, as animals that are causing disturbance or damage PPh *ábuR

abóloyPangasinan(WMP) readily allow or agree to PPH *abúluy

aboloyAgutaynen(WMP) food or money donated or given to a family who has just lost their house or lost a loved one PPH *abúluy

aboloyAyta Abellan(WMP) aid; alms; offering; money or assistance given to the poor PPH *abúluy

ʔábuŋBontok(WMP) a house; one’s residence PPH *hábuŋ

aboŋIbaloy(WMP) hut, shelter, house of poor construction PPH *hábuŋ

áboŋIlokano(WMP) hut PPH *hábuŋ

abóŋPangasinan(WMP) home, house, dwelling PPH *hábuŋ

abótAklanon(WMP) arrive, get to one's destination, go as far as; catch up (with/to); overcome by, overwhelmed PPH *qábut

abotAyta Abellan(WMP) to move forward or upward in order to touch something; to reach a point in time, or a certain state or level; to reach a destination, arrive by movement or progress PPH *qábut

abótBikol(WMP) arrive, come, reach PPH *qábut

ʔabutBontok(WMP) to finish off, of work PPH *qábut

a-botJavanese(WMP) weight, a weight PMP *ma-beReqat

abotMansaka(WMP) arrive; yield (as from a farm crop) PPH *qábut

ábotPangasinan(WMP) catch up (with) PPH *qábut

ábotTagalog(WMP) overtaken, abreast with PPH *qábut

abótTagalog(WMP) reach; within reach, the extent or distance of reaching; power; capacity; range; distance a gun can shoot PPH *qábut

abotToba Batak(WMP) hindrance, impediment, obstacle PWMP *habed

ábotAklanon(WMP) a late-comer to dinner (or any meal) PPH *qábut

a-botaKwaio(OC) open; hatched, of eggs; smashed; break making big noise POC *posaq

a-botaToqabaqita(OC) of an egg: hatch; of a state of affairs: happen, occur, take place POC *posaq

abot-anIbaloy(WMP) to overtake, catch up with someone or something PPH *qábut-an

abot-enIbaloy(WMP) to reach, come to a place (also, of time, to be around long enough to see something, reach the end of something (as the end of one’s work before quitting time) PPH *qábut-en

abot-ónBikol(WMP) to attain, catch up to, reach, be reached PPH *qábut-en

absiʔKapampangan(WMP) satisfied (with respect to hunger) PAN *besuR

absoyItbayaten(WMP) idea of stomach fullness PAN *besuR

absoy-enItbayaten(WMP) to sate, to satisfy PWMP *besuR-en

abtekItbayaten(WMP) belt PPh *beték

abtekItbayaten(WMP) belt PPH *betek₄

abtekYami(WMP) belt PPh *beték

abtek-enItbayaten(WMP) to bind together into a bundle PPH *betek-en

abtoItbayaten(WMP) blister PMP *betu₃

abuArosi(OC) dehortatory: don’t; sacred, in a few names of places, etc. POC *tabu

abuBalinese(WMP) ashes, earth mixed with ash; cigar-ash; dirt; dust, powder PMP *qabu

abuBasap(WMP) ash PMP *qabu

abuMongondow(WMP) ash, hearth, cooking place (part of the house) PMP *qabu

abúCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) fireplace, ashes, stove PMP *qabu

abúCebuano(WMP) ashes PMP *qabu

abuIban(WMP) dust, fine ash PMP *qabu

abuKalagan(WMP) ashes PMP *qabu

ábuKankanaey(WMP) drive away, turn out, expel PPh *ábuR

abúKapampangan(WMP) ashes PMP *qabu

abuKaro Batak(WMP) ash, dust PMP *qabu

abuKenyah(WMP) ash, stove PMP *qabu

abuKwaio(OC) sacred, taboo POC *tabu

ābuLau(OC) taboo, holy POC *tabu

abuMentawai(WMP) white ash PMP *qabu

abuʔMurik(WMP) ashes from the cooking fire; hearth PMP *qabu

abuNumbami(OC) grandparent POC *abu

abuPazeh(Formosan) ashes PAN *qabu

*abuPMin(WMP) ash, dust PMP *qabu

*abuPSan(WMP) ashes, dust PMP *qabu

*a(b)uPSS(WMP) dust, ashes PMP *qabu

abuSalako(WMP) ash PMP *qabu

abuTatana(WMP) ash PMP *qabu

abuToqabaqita(OC) taboo, not allowed, forbidden POC *tabu

abu-Manusela(CMP) intestines PMP *kambu

abuábuCebuano(WMP) kind of fish PWMP *abu abu

abuábuCebuano(WMP) fish sp. PWMP *qabu qabu

abu-abuKwaio(OC) sacred area beside men’s house where adalo (ancestral spirits) are addressed POC *tapu-tapu

abu-abuMakassarese(WMP) gray (of substances) PMP *qabu

aʔ-bua-buajaMakassarese(WMP) act like a crocodile, greedily devour everything; children's game in which a boy wrapped in a sarong with arms and legs outstretched creeps forward on the ground in order to catch the other boys PMP *buqaya

a-buʔbuʔMakassarese(WMP) toss sand over oneself, bathe in the sand, of birds PMP *bukbuk₃

ábudCebuano(WMP) throw grains to; drop grains into ahole in planting PWMP *qabud

a-buékPangasinan(WMP) drunk PMP *ma-buhuk

abúgCebuano(WMP) dust; become dusty; turn into dust PWMP *abuR

abúgCebuano(WMP) dust; become dusty; turn into dust PWMP *qabug

ábugCebuano(WMP) chase, drive, drive away PPh *ábuR

abugManobo (Dibabawon)(WMP) dust PWMP *abuR

abugManobo (Dibabawon)(WMP) dust PWMP *qabug

abugManobo (Dibabawon)(WMP) drive away, drive out, chase PPh *ábuR

ábugIlokano(WMP) drive, drive away, incite PPh *ábuR

ábugIsneg(WMP) sprinkle with salt (sliced cucumbers, pineapples, etc.) PWMP *qambuR

a-bughuBinukid(WMP) show jealousy, anger, be jealous of (a loved one) PMP *buRehuʔ

a-bughuBinukid(WMP) to show jealous anger PMP *buR(e)hu

abuhAyta Maganchi(WMP) ashes PMP *qabu

abuhKelabit(WMP) ashes PMP *qabu

ábuh-anTagalog(WMP) ash-tray, ashcan, table stove PAN *qabu-an

abuh-ínTagalog(WMP) clean (something) with ashes; ashy, gray or grayish PWMP *qabu-en

abuh-ónAklanon(WMP) gray, ashen color(ed) PWMP *qabu-en

abúh-unCebuano(WMP) ash-colored PWMP *qabu-en

abukBanggai(WMP) fireplace, hearth PMP *qabuk

abukJavanese(WMP) powder PMP *qabuk

abukJavanese(WMP) powder; dung, manure PMP *Rabuk

abukMelanau (Mukah)(WMP) tiny ash-like particles in the air (as from sago flour that is too dry) PMP *qabuk

abukMurut (Paluan)(WMP) head hair PMP *buhek

ābulIfugaw (Batad)(WMP) frighten away chickens, rice birds, pigs, flies in any effective manner PPh *ábuR

ábulIfugaw(WMP) chase, repel, drive away PPh *ábuR

abulKalagan(WMP) blanket PPH *habél

aʔ-bulaʔMakassarese(WMP) cylindrical (as a pencil); in its entirety (not in pieces) PMP *bulat₁

a-buloLau(OC) to turn around, turn back, turn aside POC *ta-bulos

abu-loŋoKwaio(OC) unable to hear; fail to realize POC *roŋoR

abúloyBikol(WMP) contribution to charity PPH *abúluy

abúloyTagalog(WMP) aid; help; alms; contribution; donation; offering PPH *abúluy

aʔ-bulu kapasaʔMakassarese(WMP) with nest feathers (of doves); downy, showing the first signs of pubic hair (humorously for pubescent boys and girls) PMP *bulu₁

abúluyCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) to contribute, to give aid to PPH *abúluy

ʔabúluyHanunóo(WMP) donation, gift, grant PPH *abúluy

ábuluy-ánTagalog(WMP) mutual aid PPH *abúluy

abulúy-anTagalog(WMP) to give a specific person, persons or cause some help PPH *abúluy

aʔ-bumbuŋMakassarese(WMP) plateful; heaping full, of a measuring cup with rice, etc.; raised up, banked up, of a place PMP *bunbun

abunKenyah(WMP) cloud PMP *Rabun

abunMurik(WMP) cloud, fog PWMP *ambun

abunSinghi Land Dayak(WMP) cloud, fog PWMP *ambun

abunTonsawang(WMP) smoke PMP *Rabun

abuniyanIfugaw (Batad)(WMP) skyworld; the dwelling place of spirits PWMP *buni₂

ábuŋCebuano(WMP) bar, block the way; something which blocks the way PWMP *qambeŋ

abuŋIlongot (Kakiduge:n)(WMP) house PPH *hábuŋ

ábuŋIsneg(WMP) hut PPH *hábuŋ

aʔbuŋaMakassarese(WMP) blossoming, flowering; strew flowers on a grave; the first signs of an illness PMP *buŋa

abu-rGaloli(CMP) belly PCEMP *kampuŋ

abu-rGaloli(CMP) belly PMP *kambu

a-buroManam(OC) heart POC *puso₃

abusIban(WMP) ashes PMP *abus

aʔ-busaMakassarese(WMP) have foam or lather, as soap) PMP *busa₁

aʔ-busa-i bawa-yaMakassarese(WMP) 'the mouth foams', said of someone who has spoken a long time, as in admonishing another PMP *busa₁

abutBalinese(WMP) pull out, pull up; raise (anchor) PMP *abut₁

abUtBidayuh (Bukar-Sadong)(WMP) securing devices: pin, band, tie, string, belt PWMP *ambet

abútCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) come together, reach, meet, overtake or catch up with someone on the trail PPH *qábut

abútCebuano(WMP) arrive, reach a place; have a feeling come over one; be overtaken; come to an orgasm PPH *qábut

abutManobo (Dibabawon)(WMP) arrive at, reach; come to pass, happen; of crops, to ripen PPH *qábut

ʔábutHanunóo(WMP) reach, reaching, as with the hand; arriving PPH *qábut

abútHiligaynon(WMP) arrive, reach, come to PPH *qábut

ábutIlokano(WMP) reach, be within one's reach, overtake, understand PPH *qábut

abutMentawai(WMP) collect, gather PWMP *abun

abutMiri(WMP) buttocks PWMP *abut₂

*abutPMin(WMP) pull out PMP *abut₁

abutSasak(WMP) pull out (as plants from the ground); draw in, as a kite PMP *abut₁

ábutKapampangan(WMP) to reach; hand something to someone PPH *qábut

ábut-ábotTagalog(WMP) continuous (as chain smoking) PPH *qábut

abut-ánTagalog(WMP) to hand someone something PPH *qábut-an

abut-ənCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) to catch up with PPH *qábut-en

abut-inTagalog(WMP) to reach for; overtake (someone) or find (someone or something) upon reaching a place PPH *qábut-en

aʔ-buttaMakassarese(WMP) own land, be housed in a certain district PMP *buRtaq

aʔ-buttuMakassarese(WMP) be bumpy, have an uneven surface PMP *butequl

ʔabuwátHanunóo(WMP) tall, high, referring to people or objects; height PWMP *abuat

abúyo ~ ag-abuyó-wanIsneg(WMP) a bamboo tube used to transfer bāsi (rum) from the brewery to the jarss something (as ‘pass the salt’) PPH *abuyu

abw-anKapampangan(WMP) scour using ash PAN *qabu-an

abwatKalamian Tagbanwa(WMP) long PWMP *abuat

a-bwatOld Javanese(WMP) heavy, burdening, severe; burdened; serious, grave, earnest PMP *ma-beReqat

ʔabwátPalawan Batak(WMP) large; long PWMP *abuat

abxak-enItbayaten(WMP) to split part from the whole PMP *belak

abxokItbayaten(WMP) curving or breaking PMP *beluk

abyákKapampangan(WMP) suckling pig (Bergaño 1860) PAN *beRek

abyásKapampangan(WMP) milled rice PMP *beRas

abʔab-enIbaloy(WMP) to swill, gulp, drink copius draughts of a liquid, perhaps loudly (as water, gin); also can apply to a person who eats voraciously out of hunger PPH *habhab

abʔab-enIbaloy(WMP) to swill, gulp, drink copious drafts of a liquid, perhaps loudly (as water, gin); also can apply to a person who eats voraciously out of hunger PPH *qabqab

acaŋIban(WMP) domestic pigeon PWMP *acaŋ

acaŋ-acaŋLampung(WMP) dove, pigeon PWMP *acaŋ

ʔacawaAmis(Formosan) child’s spouse, son-in-law or daughter-in-law PAN *qasawa

acawaSakizaya(Formosan) spouse; husband, wife PAN *qasawa

accemMadurese(WMP) tamarind (tree and fruit) PWMP *qalesem

accenMadurese(WMP) salted PAN *qasiN

accen-anMadurese(WMP) saltier; something that has been salted PWMP *qasin-an

acekManggarai(CMP) fence post, stake; drive in a stake or post PMP *hasek₁

acemDairi-Pakpak Batak(WMP) sour, sour taste of fruits, especially lime juice PWMP *qalesem

acemKaro Batak(WMP) anything used to increase the sourness of desserts, as the fruit of the cekala (Zingiberacea), gelugur, etc. PWMP *qalesem

acem-acemKaro Batak(WMP) small sour-tasting plant with clover-like leaves PWMP *qalesem qalesem

ʔacəvəSaaroa(Formosan) deadfall trap to catch rats PAN *qaCeb

acewBerawan (Long Jegan)(WMP) dog PAN *asu₁

achaiChamorro(WMP) chin PMP *qazay

aciYami(WMP) dry, dry up (as a stream) PMP *qati

acih gikkuhBerawan (Long Terawan)(WMP) one thousand PMP *Ribu

acipYami(WMP) warp beam, used to roll up the expanded warp PMP *qatip₁

ʔaciʔiSaaroa(Formosan) liver PAN *qaCay

àc-lêYabem(OC) four PCEMP *pat-i

acohBerawan (Long Terawan)(WMP) dog PAN *asu₁

acokIban(WMP) thrust, pierce, poke PWMP *hacuk

acsKosraean(OC) liver; gallbladder; blood clot, clotted blood PMP *qatay

acuManggarai(CMP) dog (often used to insult and mock people) PAN *asu₁

-adGedaged(OC) suffix added to some finite verb stems to indicate that the undergoer of the action is the first person plural inclusive PAN *ata

adMokilese(OC) name; reputation POC *acan

ʔadPalauan(WMP) liver PMP *qatay

ʔadPalauan(WMP) man; person; human being; living being; someone; somebody; anyone; anybody PMP *qaRta

ʔadaAmis(Formosan) enemy PAN *qaNa

adaBalinese(WMP) be, exist; existence, being (Low Balinese) PMP *wada

adaBimanese(CMP) slave, servant; I PMP *qaRta

adaLau(OC) to see, to look POC *tadra

adaʔMaloh(WMP) don't PMP *edaq

adaMaloh(WMP) don't PMP *wada

adaMalay(WMP) existence; to be; present; to appertain to; (vulg.) to have PMP *wada

adaMotu(OC) stalk (pedicel) of one banana; stalk of various fruits; body of penis; the stalk (pedicel) of a bunch of bananas is kwasi POC *kada

adaWolio(WMP) borrow PMP *hezam

ada ~ alaHoanya(Formosan) child PAN *aNak

ada alāLau(OC) to look up, etc. POC *tadra

a-ḍa-ḍawuhOld Javanese(WMP) to give food, bestow gifts (on the part of the king) PWMP *dabuq

adadduIsneg(WMP) long (of objects) PWMP *adaduq

ad-adúIlokano(WMP) more PMP *hadu

a-dáemKankanaey(WMP) deep, profound PMP *dalem

adahdPohnpeian(OC) sharpen, put an edge on something (intransitive) POC *asaq-i

adaiIban(WMP) born, be born, give birth; supply, provide; have, possess PWMP *wada-i

adakNarum(WMP) sniff, smell, kiss PMP *hajek

a-dálamItawis(WMP) deep PMP *dalem

a-dalemOld Javanese(WMP) deep PMP *dalem

(a)dalem kaJavanese(WMP) me; my (also a response when called) PMP *dalem

a-dálomIfugaw(WMP) deep (depth of a river, pond, or lake) PMP *dalem

adanBalinese(WMP) name, appellation; give a name PMP *ajan

adanIvatan(WMP) old (things) PMP *daqan₂

adanSesayap(WMP) branch PMP *daqan₁

adanYami(WMP) old (as a story, or clothing) PMP *daqan₂

adaníIlokano(WMP) near PMP *adani

adaníKalinga (Guinaang)(WMP) near PMP *adani

adanníIsneg(WMP) near PMP *adani

adapIban(WMP) aspect, position; to face, seek an interview, go before, appear before, present oneself; on the side of, towards PMP *qadep

a-ḍapətOld Javanese(WMP) closely joined, compact, thick (darkness) PMP *dapet

a-ḍapurOld Javanese(WMP) piled up (?) PAN *dapuR₂

adasBahasa Indonesia(WMP) kind of hemp, Cannabis sativa; a substance such as marijuana, hashish, etc., made from the leaves and flowers of this plant PWMP *aqedas

adasBalinese(WMP) mint, a sort of herb used in medicine and cooking PWMP *hadas

adāsIsneg(WMP) Scleria sp. A sedge whose leaves have very sharp edges. Attached to the ladder of the house where a sacrifice is offered, it keeps out evil spirits. It is also added to the feathers of the dúlaw ornament PWMP *aqedas

adasJavanese(WMP) fennel PWMP *hadas

adasLampung(WMP) plant whose seed is used to produce an oil: Foeniculum vulgare PWMP *hadas

adasMalay(WMP) fennel. Also (specifically) adas pedas or 'peppery adas' in contrast to adas manis ... 'sweet adas' or aniseed PWMP *hadas

adas manisBalinese(WMP) aniseed PWMP *hadas

adat laŋkahMinangkabau(WMP) extra fee for marrying a younger sister before the elder has been married off PMP *laŋkaq₁

adava-Motu(OC) husband, wife PAN *qasawa

adava-iaMotu(OC) marry PAN *qasawa

adawBisaya (Limbang)(WMP) day PAN *qajaw

adaw-anIlokano(WMP) to go far away from, get away from, keep one’s distance PPH *adayúq

adawíKankanaey(WMP) far, far off, at a distance, remote PPH *hadawiq

adáwi ~ adawíIfugaw(WMP) far PPH *hadawiq

a-dawilPuyuma(Formosan) far PAN *dawiN

a-dawilPuyuma(Formosan) far PAN *Sa-₁

ʔadáwwiBontok(WMP) far, distant PPH *hadawiq

*adayPSan(WMP) chin PMP *qazay

adayóIlokano(WMP) far, distant PPH *adayúq

aʔdaʔTae'(WMP) kind of plant with serrated stem that can cause wounds; the leaves are also very sharp PWMP *aqedas

addaKlata(WMP) ladder PMP *haRezan

addágIsneg(WMP) the back (of living things) PWMP *edeg

ad-dalómIfugaw(WMP) beneath, at the bottom (of a container); at the underworld PMP *dalem

addanIbanag(WMP) stairway, ladder PMP *haRezan

áddanItawis(WMP) stairs, ladder PMP *haRezan

addíIsneg(WMP) not PWMP *hediq

addí, adíIsneg(WMP) not PAN *qazi

adduAgta (Central Cagayan)(WMP) many PMP *hadu

addúgIsneg(WMP) thunder PMP *enduR

adeBanggai(WMP) mandible, chin PMP *qazay

adeBimanese(CMP) liver, inner part; inside; want, wish, desire PMP *qatay

adeDhao/Ndao(CMP) liver PMP *qatay

adéʔGondang(WMP) no, not PWMP *hadiq

adeKapingamarangi(OC) liver PMP *qatay

adePokau(OC) chin POC *qase

ade-Lindrou(OC) heart PMP *qatay

adeMakassarese (Salayar)(WMP) chin PMP *qazay

adeMotu(OC) chin POC *qase

*adePMin(WMP) jaw PMP *qazay

adeHawu(CMP) liver PMP *qatay

adeSoboyo(CMP) chin PMP *qazay

ade eɗiBimanese(CMP) sole of the foot/leg PMP *qatay

adekBalinese(WMP) smell, be smelt, follow a scent PMP *hajek

adekBonggi(WMP) sniff, smell PMP *hajek

adəkKiput(WMP) sniff, smell, kiss PMP *hajek

adé-kMalay(WMP) younger sibling. Loosely, any young near relative such as a cousin; (affectionately) to a wife by her husband PMP *huaji-q

adekMelanau (Mukah)(WMP) sniff, smell, kiss PMP *hajek

adek-inBalinese(WMP) smell this! PAN *Sajek-en

adeŋBalinese(WMP) charcoal, carbon; ashes of a cremated body PMP *qajeŋ

adeŋKelabit(WMP) charcoal used in blacksmithing PMP *qajeŋ

adeŋSasak(WMP) charcoal PMP *qajeŋ

adepDairi-Pakpak Batak(WMP) breast PMP *qadep

ʔad ər a uʔúl a yaŋdPalauan(WMP) foreigner PMP *puqun nu laŋit

ade rimaBimanese(CMP) palm of the hand PMP *qatay

ʔádəsPalauan(WMP) road (orig. paved with stones) PMP *qatuR₁

adəwKiput(WMP) much, many PMP *hadu

adewNarum(WMP) much, many PMP *hadu

adey ~ areyAgutaynen(WMP) interjection of pain or distress PPH *aráy

adëyoCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) far, distant; to withdraw, go far away PPH *adayúq

a-dharaMadurese(WMP) to bleed PAN *daRaq

adiBalangaw(WMP) no, negation of non-nominal expressions PAN *adi

adiBalinese(WMP) younger sibling; afterbirth, placenta PMP *huaji

ʔadíBontok(WMP) no, not, negator of verbs and adjectives PAN *qazi

ʔadiBontok(WMP) no, not, negative of verbs and adjectives PAN *adi

adiDhao/Ndao(CMP) we (incl.) PAN *ita₁

adiIfugaw(WMP) no, not PWMP *hadiq

adíIfugaw(WMP) negative auxiliary of verbs that actually denote a present action; if the verb denotes a past action, uggé must be used PAN *qazi

adiIfugaw(WMP) negative auxiliary of verbs that actually denote a present action; if the verb denotes a past action uggé must be used PAN *adi

aḍiJavanese(WMP) younger sibling PMP *huaji

adi-ʔLundu(WMP) younger sibling PMP *huaji-q

adi-ʔGana(WMP) younger sibling PMP *huaji-q

adi-Mokilese(OC) gall bladder POC *qasu₂

aɖiPuyuma(Formosan) negation PAN *adi

adi-ʔSasak(WMP) younger sibling PMP *huaji-q

adiSeediq (Truku)(Formosan) negation expressing the rejection of a preceding implicit affirmation PAN *adi

adiToba Batak(WMP) that (demonstrative) PWMP *qadi

adiaMotu(OC) green jobfish: Aprion virescens; small-tooth emperor: Lethrinus microdon POC *kasika

adiʔ-adiʔSasak(WMP) afterbirth, placenta PMP *huaji-q

adiəwSa'ban(WMP) far PMP *zauq

adígiIlokano(WMP) post; pillar. Any of the principal posts on which the whole frame or skeleton of the house is built; any of the four posts that support the frame of a loom PMP *hadiRi

ʔadigoAmis(Formosan) shadow; human soul or spirit PAN *qaNiŋu

adihIban(WMP) exclamation of pain or surprise PWMP *ajiq

*adikPSan(WMP) to kiss PMP *hajek

adi k-atéyKankanaey(WMP) not to die PAN *ka-aCay

adi-k ber-adi-kMalay(WMP) be in a sibling relationship PWMP *maR-huaji

a-ḍimpitOld Javanese(WMP) closely joined, fastened together PWMP *diq(e)pit

adinBelait(WMP) name PMP *ajan

adinBelait(WMP) name PMP *ajan

adinDali'(WMP) name PMP *ŋajan

adi-ŋMalay(WMP) younger sibling (vocative) PWMP *huaji-ŋ

adipogpogIvatan(WMP) whirlwind PPH *qali-pugpug

adi-posposIbaloy(WMP) whirlwind PAN *qali-puspus

a-diroŋIbaloy(WMP) shadow PAN *liduŋ

a-diroŋ-anIbaloy(WMP) to cast a shadow on or over something; (to some) the human spirit PAN *liduŋ

ʔaditAmis(Formosan) scab over a healing wound PAN *qaNiC

adíxiIsneg(WMP) any of the seven principal posts on which the whole frame or skeleton of the house is built PMP *hadiRi

adi-yaŋBalinese(WMP) be regarded as or called 'younger brother' PAN *Suaji-an

adi-ʔPaku(WMP) younger sibling PMP *huaji-q

adketItbayaten(WMP) idea of sticking PMP *deket₁

ádlawAklanon(WMP) day; sun PMP *qalejaw

adláwCebuano(WMP) sun; day; day (as opposed to night) PMP *qalejaw

ádlaw-ádlawAklanon(WMP) daily, every day PMP *qalejaw-qalejaw

adláw-adláwCebuano(WMP) every day PMP *qalejaw-qalejaw

adlaw-ánCebuano(WMP) for it to be daylight PPh *qalejaw-an

adnetIbatan(WMP) touch lightly onto the surface of something PPH *denet

adnetItbayaten(WMP) idea of touching against something, idea of contact PPH *denet

adnetYami(WMP) to touch PPH *denet

a-dŋeyItbayaten(WMP) idea of hearing PMP *deŋeR

a-dŋey-enItbayaten(WMP) to listen, to heed, to hear advice PPH *deŋeR-en

a-doLun Dayeh(WMP) distance PMP *zauq

-adoLun Dayeh(WMP) get away from something; put distance between someone and some place PMP *zauq

adoʔMansaka(WMP) shout to the spirits (as is the custom of a shaman) PMP *aduq

adoMaranao(WMP) threaten, as a piece in chess PWMP *adu

ʔádoPalauan(WMP) roof PMP *qatep

ado-ataMotu(OC) midday POC *qaco

adohIban(WMP) exclamation of pain or surprise, adih; cry to a child to sooth it PMP *aduq

adohMalay(WMP) oh! as an interjection of grief or pain PMP *aduq

a-dohOld Javanese(WMP) far away, distant PMP *zauq

adónIsneg(WMP) leaf (of a plant) PMP *dahun

adón talíŋaIsneg(WMP) the auricle or pinna of the ear PMP *dahun nu taliŋa

a-DooRukai (Maga)(Formosan) soapberry PAN *daqu₂

adopToba Batak(WMP) female breast (polite word used by young women) PMP *qadep

ado-rahiMotu(OC) afternoon POC *Rapi

adsamManobo (Western Bukidnon)(WMP) black vine used in ornamenting woven baskets PMP *qaRsam

adtaʔSupan(WMP) raw PAN *qetaq

adtuʔSupan(WMP) far PMP *zauq

aduAcehnese(WMP) compete PWMP *adu

aduBalinese(WMP) fighting, duel, quarrel PWMP *adu

áduCasiguran Dumagat(WMP) a great amount; crowd; to increase, become many; many, a lot, much PMP *hadu

aduIban(WMP) arbitrate, arrange, settle, adjust; complaint, appeal PWMP *adu

adúIfugaw(WMP) many, much PMP *hadu

adúIlokano(WMP) many, much, plenty PMP *hadu

adúIsneg(WMP) many, much, plenty PMP *hadu

áduItawis(WMP) bile PAN *qapejux

aduJavanese(WMP) in contact, in confrontation PWMP *adu

adúKankanaey(WMP) many; much; a great many; a great deal; plenty of; numerous PMP *hadu

aduKapingamarangi(OC) fish sp., bonito POC *qatun

aduKapingamarangi(OC) a conglomerate, group of things of same size PCEMP *qatuR₂

aduKapingamarangi(OC) toward the listener PMP *atu

aduKaro Batak(WMP) complain PMP *aduq

aduKaro Batak(WMP) competition, rivalry PWMP *adu

aduMalay(WMP) pitting; matching one against the other; getting up a contest. Of any trial of strength or skill, or even of smartness and looks PWMP *adu

aduNias(WMP) idol PMP *anduŋ

aduNukuoro(OC) toward the hearer PMP *a-tu

aduNukuoro(OC) fish sp., skipjack tuna POC *qatun

aduNukuoro(OC) conglomerate, islet PCEMP *qatuR₂

aduNukuoro(OC) toward hearer PMP *atu

aduSasak(WMP) compete for something, as in cockfights or races PWMP *adu

aduSundanese(WMP) come into contact with one another (as the noses or foreheads of two persons PWMP *adu

ʔaduʔTiruray(WMP) term of address used to males of the next younger generation by older persons of either sex; often implies that their name or teknonym is not known to the speaker PWMP *azuq

áduYogad(WMP) gall PAN *qapejux

ʔa-duaEnggano(WMP) two PMP *duha

adu-daiNukuoro(OC) islands to the west of Nukuoro (the Mortlocks?) PCEMP *qatuR₂

adu-gauNukuoro(OC) arrangement of things into a straight row PCEMP *qatuR₂

aḍuhBalinese(WMP) alas, oh! (pain, grief); address to superiors; illness, groaning PMP *aduq

aduhBanjarese(WMP) exclamation of pain, surprise, etc. PMP *aduq

aḍuhJavanese(WMP) exclamation of pain, sorrow, joy PMP *aduq

aḍuhOld Javanese(WMP) an exclamation of emotion (pain, surprise, etc.) PMP *aduq

a-duhOld Javanese(WMP) to contain fluid PMP *zuRuq

aduhSundanese(WMP) an exclamation of pain or grief' oh! ouch! alas! PMP *aduq

adu-haleNukuoro(OC) village, compound (aggregation of houses); to from house to house PCEMP *qatuR₂

adu henuaKapingamarangi(OC) group of islets of the same size PCEMP *qatuR₂

adu-henuaNukuoro(OC) group of islands or atolls, archipelago PCEMP *qatuR₂

aduleKapingamarangi(OC) fish sp. PMP *qatulay

aduloNias(WMP) egg PMP *qateluR

adulo mbisiNias(WMP) calf of the leg PMP *bities

adu-moduNukuoro(OC) group of islets; atoll (collection of islets) PCEMP *qatuR₂

adunSinghi Land Dayak(WMP) name PMP *ajan

aduŋJarai(WMP) nose PMP *ijuŋ

aduŋBisaya (Limbang)(WMP) nose PWMP *e(ŋ)juŋ

a-dusJavanese(WMP) to take a bath; to go swimming POC *riRus

adu zatuaNias(WMP) ancestor figure PMP *anduŋ

adwaGaddang(WMP) two PMP *duha

a-dwa-ʔKapampangan(WMP) two PMP *duha

a-dwa-ŋ-puluKapampangan(WMP) twenty PMP *ŋa

a-dyusOld Javanese(WMP) to bathe, take a bath POC *riRus

aeAnsus(SHWNG) foot PAN *qaqay

aeArosi(OC) dung; food in process of digestion POC *taqe₂

aeArosi(OC) no, not, negative particle POC *taqe₁

aʔe-Aua(OC) heart PMP *qatay

aeBonerate(WMP) foot/leg PAN *qaqay

aʔeHawaiian(OC) several native trees, the soapberry (sapindus saponaria f. inaequalis), and all species of Fagara (also known as Xanthoxylum), Fagara having yellowish wood formerly used for digging sticks and spears; seeds of all (largest in the soapberry) are black, round, and used for leis POC *ake

aeGabadi(OC) leg POC *qaqe

ae-Kaniet(OC) leg, foot POC *qaqe

aeKeapara(OC) liver PMP *qatay

aeMarau₁(SHWNG) foot/leg PAN *qaqay

aeNumbami(OC) leg, foot POC *qaqe

aePapuma(SHWNG) foot PAN *qaqay

*aʔePMin(WMP) foot, leg PAN *qaqay

aeSa'a(OC) feces, ordure POC *taqe₂

aeSeimat(OC) leg, foot POC *qaqe

aeSerui-Laut(SHWNG) foot PAN *qaqay

aeWandamen(SHWNG) foot PAN *qaqay

aeWindesi(SHWNG) foot PAN *qaqay

aeWolio(WMP) leg, foot, paw, lower course (of a river), river-mouth PAN *qaqay

aeaSimalur(WMP) father PMP *aya₂

ae-agaw-án (< *ar-agaw-anAklanon(WMP) make a scramble for (in order to take or get) PAN *qaRaw

aeamSimalur(WMP) toy PWMP *qayam₃

ae apuLi'o(CMP) fog, mist, dew PMP *hapun₁

ae-ayag-án (< *ar-ayag-an)Aklanon(WMP) screen (for sifting) PWMP *qayag

ʔaeboSaisiyat(Formosan) ashes, powder PAN *qabu

aede maWaropen(SHWNG) come here PAN *um-ai

ae dulaKeo(CMP) spittle, saliva PMP *dulaq

aek inum-onToba Batak(WMP) drinking water PWMP *inum-en

aek par-sabaToba Batak(WMP) irrigation water for the rice paddies PWMP *sabaq

ae laseLi'o(CMP) testicles PMP *laseR

ʔaelorSaisiyat(Formosan) wash away PAN *qañud

ae luLi'o(CMP) tears PMP *luheq

ae-na'Āre'āre(OC) anus POC *taqe₂

ʔae-naDobuan(OC) leg, foot POC *qaqe

á-en(a)Moor(SHWNG) sand PAN *qenay

ae-neKwaio(OC) excrement; anus, region around the anus POC *taqe₂

ae-niaArosi(OC) polluted POC *taqe₂

ʔaeoLSaisiyat(Formosan) type of bamboo PAN *qauR

ae-pauMuna(WMP) to use an umbrella PWMP *payuŋ

aerāMarshallese(OC) shoulder POC *qapaRa₁

aeranSimalur(WMP) ladder PMP *haRezan

ae ranranGilbertese(OC) watery, liquid, juicy POC *ranum

ʔaesəbSaisiyat(Formosan) deadfall trap to catch rats (Tsuchida 1976:167) PAN *qaCeb

aetTitan(OC) sago grub PMP *qabatiR

aeu-aeuSimalur(WMP) wood PMP *kahi-kahiw

äevaRotuman(OC) banyan tree PEMP *qayawan

afāSamoan(OC) storm, gale, hurricane PMP *habaRat

afāTongan(OC) hurricane, gale or very severe storm PMP *habaRat

afaWatubela(CMP) what? PMP *apa₁

afaaAua(OC) storm wind PMP *habaRat

afaaWuvulu(OC) northwest wind PMP *habaRat

afa-afaRotinese(CMP) odorless, tasteless, insipid (cooked rice, meat, sirih leaf with betel chew, etc.) PMP *qambaR

áfa-bóvokaMalagasy(WMP) dishonored PMP *bukbuk₃

a-faearSimalur(WMP) paid; payment PMP *bayaD

afaʔfaʔChamorro(WMP) armpit, crotch PWMP *apaqpaq

a-fagaoChamorro(WMP) hoarse PAN *paRaw

afa-iPaulohi(CMP) what? PMP *apa-i

ʔafalaAmis(Formosan) shoulder PAN *qabaRa₁

afalaAmis (Central)(Formosan) shoulder PAN *qabaRa₁

a-faŋaLau(OC) to open wide, gape, uncover, open up POC *paŋa₃

afarChuukese(OC) shoulder (of human, animal, bottle) POC *qapaRa₁

ʔafaraʔ-anAmis(Formosan) shoulder (Ferrell 1969) PAN *qabaRa-an

ʔa-fasirDobel(CMP) to pay PMP *bayaD

afeKwaio(OC) flow, drip, run down, dissolve, current POC *tape₁

äfeRotuman(OC) liver PMP *qatay

afeToqabaqita(OC) current in the ocean POC *tape₁

afe-aToqabaqita(OC) float in the sea, be carried by the sea POC *tape-a

afe-afeKwaio(OC) current POC *tape-tape

afe-feToqabaqita(OC) diarrhoea POC *tape₁

afe-fe-aToqabaqita(OC) foreign place: an island, country other than one’s own POC *tape-a

a-felaSimalur(WMP) be split PAN *ma-belaq

afe-lauToqabaqita(OC) trample grass, vegetation when walking on or through it POC *tape₁

aferNumfor(SHWNG) lime, calcium PAN *qapuR

aferRon(SHWNG) chalk, lime PAN *qapuR

afe-rakoqaToqabaqita(OC) of flood water, high water in a stream, river (after heavy rains): subside, go down POC *tape₁

aféroMalagasy(WMP) bile, gall, gall bladder; bitterness; costly PAN *qapejux

afe-siaKwaio(OC) carry away, of wave, current or stream; slip away from POC *tape₁

a-fetaUjir(CMP) to split PMP *betaq₂

a-fetaUjir(CMP) to split PMP *betak

ʔafeyTiruray(WMP) fire PMP *hapuy

af-fúnatItawis(WMP) rag for wiping PMP *punas

afiBimanese(CMP) fire PMP *hapuy

afíItawis(WMP) fire, light PMP *hapuy

afiKaniet(OC) fire POC *api

afiMakatea(OC) fire POC *api

afiNortheast Ambae(OC) fire POC *api

afiSamoan(OC) fire; light (to light a fire with, i.e. smouldering stick etc.), brand POC *api

afiTongan(OC) fire (in general) POC *api

afiWatubela(CMP) fire PMP *hapuy

afiWuvulu(OC) fire POC *api

afi-afiFutunan(OC) evening (after about 5:00 p.m.) PAN *Rabi-Rabi

afiʔafiNias(WMP) kind of wood PWMP *hapuy hapuy₂

afi-afiNiue(OC) evening PAN *Rabi-Rabi

afi-afiSamoan(OC) afternoon, evening PAN *Rabi-Rabi

afi-afiTuvaluan(OC) evening PAN *Rabi-Rabi

afi-afi pooTuvaluan(OC) period just after sunset PAN *Rabi-Rabi

afi-afyMalagasy (Sakalava)(WMP) a tree PWMP *hapuy hapuy₂

afinYamdena(CMP) cover with a towel, mat, etc. to make a place to sit or to set something down PMP *hapin

(afi) ndaruBimanese(CMP) firefly PMP *dalu₁

a-firSobei(OC) to choose PAN *piliq

áfitraMalagasy(WMP) stopped, hindered, or impeded PWMP *aped

ʔafoAmis(Formosan) ashes; fertilizer PAN *qabu

afoGaddang(WMP) reciprocal relationship between grandparent and grandchild PMP *ampu

afoMalagasy(WMP) fire; calamity (fig.) PMP *hapuy

afoNiue(OC) fishing line POC *apon

afoSamoan(OC) fishing line POC *apon

afoTongan(OC) cord; fishing line POC *apon

afoTuvaluan(OC) fishing rod cord POC *apon

a-fófokoaMalagasy(WMP) to be beaten PAN *pukpuk

afokChamorro(WMP) lime, birdlime, limestone (soft), quicklime PAN *qapuR

afolaLau(OC) wide POC *tapola

áfonaMalagasy(WMP) rest on the water, float, swim PMP *apuŋ

aft-eChamorro(WMP) to roof, cover with a roof PMP *qatep

afuAmblau(CMP) fire PMP *hapuy

afuBimanese(CMP) chalk, lime PAN *qapuR

afúItawis(WMP) God PMP *ampu

afuPaulohi(CMP) fire PMP *hapuy

afuRotinese(CMP) ash, dust; in combining forms: ash-colored, gray PMP *qabu

afuRotuman(OC) away, hence (Pawley 1972) PMP *a-tu

āfuSamoan(OC) waterfall POC *sabu

afuSimalur(WMP) kitchen, hearth, cooking place PMP *qabu

afuSoboyo(CMP) ash PMP *qabu

afuWuvulu(OC) lime in lime gourd (cp. kakaweʔi 'lime not in lime gourd') PAN *qapuR

afuYamdena(CMP) ash; hearth PMP *qabu

afu-afuSimalur(WMP) fireplace for warming women after childbirth PMP *qabu