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faAs(SHWNG) four PEMP *pat

fa-Buli(SHWNG) plural or collective prefix on verbs PMP *paRa₂

fāBuli(SHWNG) stingray PCEMP *paRi

fa-Buli(SHWNG) prefix used for the reciprocal form of a verb PEMP *paRi-

fa-Buli(SHWNG) causative prefix PAN *pa-₂

faBuruese(CMP) go PCEMP *ba₆

fā-Lau(OC) causative prefix which also makes transitive verbs from intransitive verbs, adjectives and nouns (roŋo ‘to hear’ : fā-roŋo ‘to tell’; mamagu ‘fear’ : fā-mamagu ‘loathsome’; ŋū ‘to sing’ : fā-ŋū ‘teach to sing’) POC *paka-

faLonwolwol(OC) under, below, down, deep, far out at sea; North POC *papaq₃

faLonwolwol(OC) make a sudden and alarming noise, to startle, jerk, to shock, cause shock, etc. POC *pa₁

faMalagasy(WMP) for, but, therefore, because, that PAN *pa₁

faʔNarum(WMP) water PMP *bahaq₂

fāNiue(OC) stalk of a plant PMP *paqa₂

faNumfor(SHWNG) sheath of a palm blossom PMP *paqa₂

faRotinese(CMP) a stream; to flow, stream, flood PCEMP *baaq

fāSamoan(OC) hoarse, husky POC *paRak

fāSamoan(OC) fish (Megalops sp.) found in marshes and river mouths PMP *paya

fāSamoan(OC) four PEMP *pat

fāSamoan(OC) stalk, stem of taro, banana, and certain other plants PMP *paqa₂

faSawai(SHWNG) stingray PCEMP *paRi

faSerui-Laut(SHWNG) rice (in general) PAN *pajay

faSimalur(WMP) still, yet, then, because PMP *ba₁

fāTongan(OC) (of a river) to overflow, be in flood POC *pāq

fāTongan(OC) hoarse, of the voice POC *paRak

fāTongan(OC) blister POC *paRaq₁

fāTongan(OC) kind of pandanus which sends down shoots from the branches to the ground POC *padran

fāTongan(OC) four PEMP *pat

faWuvulu(OC) four PEMP *pat

fa-, fai-Buli(SHWNG) prefix which indicates that the action concerns a plural subject; with nouns it also forms collectives (e.g. rama 'sister', fa-rama-u 'sisters') PEMP *paRi-

fa:-fPonam(OC) four PEMP *pat

fa:susTanga(OC) to nurse a baby, give the breast to PAN *pa-susu

fa:tTanga(OC) stone; piece of dead coral; generic for certain discs of clam shell which the Tanga make and use as tokens of value POC *patu

ꞌfa¹²nMayá(SHWNG) shoot with bow and arrow PAN *panaq

ꞌfa¹²sMayá(SHWNG) rice PAN *pajay

ꞌfa³Mayá(SHWNG) stingray PCEMP *paRi

faaAbai Sembuak(WMP) foot PAN *paqa₁

faaAmblau(CMP) four PMP *epat

*faaPMic(OC) (expected **/fafa/) under, underneath; the bottom POC *papaq₃

faaTanga(OC) pandanus POC *padran

faʔaTongan(OC) tear, rend POC *paqas

faa-Woleaian(OC) four PEMP *pat

faʔa-abu-aKwaio(OC) to taboo, forbid ritually, make sacred POC *paka-tabu

faʔa-afi-afiSamoan(OC) in the evening PAN *Rabi-Rabi

faʔa-alaSamoan(OC) express an opinion POC *jalan

fā-ābuLau(OC) consecrate POC *paka-tabu

faʔa-ese-aSamoan(OC) lonely, isolated PCEMP *kese

faafTanga(OC) lower part POC *papaq₃

faʔa-fanaSamoan(OC) rebake, warm up PMP *panas₁

faafineTuvaluan(OC) women POC *papine

faʔa-foaSamoan(OC) (of a boil) come up, form POC *posaq

faʔa-foeSamoan(OC) steer POC *pose

faʔa-futa-aKwaio(OC) bear, beget; make pregnant POC *pusa₁

faʔa-hiTongan(OC) side, half -- when the division is made lengthwise POC *paqas

faaiTuvaluan(OC) break an object, such as coconut, head, canoe POC *paqas

faʔa-ifoSamoan(OC) come down, descend POC *paka-sipo

faʔa-ʔite-ʔiteSamoan(OC) get, have a presentiment, premonition of something PAN *kita₂

fáálPuluwat(OC) to worship POC *pali₂

faʔa-laloSamoan(OC) to cook, roast (in a stone oven) POC *ralom

faʔa-laŋiSamoan(OC) address or refer to someone by his ceremonial title PMP *laŋit

faʔa-lataSamoan(OC) draw near (in order to get something); tame POC *lasa₁

faʔa-limaSamoan(OC) five times POC *paka-lima₂

faʔa-loŋoSamoan(OC) to hear; listen; pay attention; obey; feel POC *paka-roŋoR

faʔa-loŋo-ŋaSamoan(OC) feeling POC *paka-roŋoR

faʔa-luaSamoan(OC) twice POC *paka-rua

fa-ʔamaNias(WMP) call father PMP *pa(ka)-amax

faʔa-mae-aKwaio(OC) kill, extinguish POC *paka-mate-ia

faʔa-mā-fuli-fuliSamoan(OC) walk with a swaying, rolling or strutting gait (characteristic of some chiefs and affected by people who want to put on airs POC *buliŋ

faʔa-maʔiSamoan(OC) epidemic POC *masakit

faʔa-maʔi-maʔiSamoan(OC) feel unwell, be indisposed POC *masakit

faʔa-mālamalamaSamoan(OC) light up; explain, clarify POC *ma-ramaR

faʔa-maluSamoan(OC) put a cover on, shield against POC *paka-maluRu

faʔa-ma-maʔiSamoan(OC) be madly in love, yearn or pine for someone POC *masakit

faʔa-manifiSamoan(OC) grind, sharpen (as an axe); thinly PMP *ma-nipis

faʔa-mataSamoan(OC) look like, be likely that; think, have an opinion; sharpen PMP *mata

faʔa-mata-mataSamoan(OC) be half-cooked, not cooked properly; be simple, naive (people) POC *mataq

faʔa-mataʔuSamoan(OC) to frighten, threaten PMP *paka-takut

faʔa-mateSamoan(OC) kill (an animal); (of fire) put out POC *paka-mate

faʔa-mātua-taŋataSamoan(OC) (be) elderly POC *matuqa

faʔa-maʔu-aKwaio(OC) to frighten POC *matakut

faʔa-mooli-aKwaio(OC) revive, cure PMP *ma-qudip

fáánChuukese(OC) building, dwelling house, meeting house POC *pale

fáánChuukese(OC) Christian worship, divine service (general term) POC *pali₂

faa-nFordata(CMP) calf of the leg PAN *paqa₁

faanFordata(CMP) fish bait PAN *paen

*faanau (length unexpl.)PPn(OC) give birth, be born PMP *pañaRu

faʔa-nifoSamoan(OC) tooth of cogwheel, thread of a screw, tenon POC *nipon

faʔa-odo-aKwaio(OC) straighten out POC *kodos

faʔa-oli-aKwaio(OC) cause to return, send back; return something to a person PMP *paka-uliq

faʔa-onoSamoan(OC) six times POC *paka-onom

faʔa-oŋeSamoan(OC) be starved, famished POC *soŋe

faʔa-piʔo-piʔoSamoan(OC) walk with a limp POC *biko

faʔa-putuSamoan(OC) pile up, heap up POC *putu, butu

faarPuluwat(OC) pandanus, used for mats and thatch POC *padran

fáári-yápPuluwat(OC) kind of large but harmless ray fish POC *paRi

faʔa-salaSamoan(OC) punish, fine; condemn, sentence PMP *pa(ka)-salaq

faʔa-sala-ŋaSamoan(OC) punishment, sentence PMP *pa(ka)-salaq

faʔa-sina-fiaKwaio(OC) put out to dry in the sun PMP *sinaR

faʔa-siʔu-siʔuSamoan(OC) extremity, very end of POC *siku

fāʔ-asuSamoan(OC) to smoke (fish or meat); fumigate PMP *pa(ka)-qasu

faʔa-susuSamoan(OC) to suckle PAN *pa-susu

faʔa-susu-fiaKwaio(OC) to suckle, nurse PAN *pa-susu

faatGah(CMP) four PMP *epat

faatPuluwat(OC) eyebrow POC *paju

faʔa-talaKwaio(OC) magic to clear or ward off taboos, to clear the effects of a ritual prohibition PMP *pa(ka)-salaq

faʔa-tala i kwalaKwaio(OC) stir up blame, provoke a feud POC *jalan

faʔa-taliŋa tuliSamoan(OC) turn a deaf ear POC *tuli₁

faʔa-tama-aSamoan(OC) treat like a father PMP *pa(ka)-amax

faʔa-tapu-laʔaSamoan(OC) set a limit to POC *paka-tabu

faʔa-tilo-tiloSamoan(OC) having an ulterior motive, not disinterested POC *tiro-tiro

faʔa-toluSamoan(OC) three times POC *paka-tolu

faʔa-tuaiSamoan(OC) delay, hold up (the progress of something) POC *tuaRi

faʔa-tua-tuaiSamoan(OC) ask for time (to consider a problem or to arrive at a decision, etc.); play for time; delay POC *tuaRi

faʔa-tulu-tuluSamoan(OC) pour in drops POC *turuq

faʔa-valuSamoan(OC) eight times PMP *paka-walu

faayUlithian(OC) four PEMP *pat

fa-buaNias(WMP) play marbles; fasten a button PMP *buaq

fa-bunuNias(WMP) kill PMP *pa-bunuq

fa-bunu-saNias(WMP) murder; death blow PMP *bunuq₂

facaʔAmis(Formosan) wash clothes PAN *baseq

facfacAmis(Formosan) to hit, strike -- as a child or a water buffalo PAN *basbas₁

fadaRotinese(CMP) speak, say, name, mention, tell PMP *bajaq₂

fadalAmis(Formosan) thorny briar plant PAN *baNaR

fadeyLun Dayeh(WMP) rice, paddy PAN *pajay

fadiRotinese(CMP) younger sibling of the same sex PCEMP *waji

fa-diditraMalagasy(WMP) entanglement (used only of cord or thread) PAN *pa-litlit

fadyMalagasy(WMP) abstinence, fasting, prohibition; unlawfulness, incest; anything tabooed PAN *paliSi

fǣt-iChuukese(OC) to kick (something) POC *paRas

fafaAmis(Formosan) carry a baby tied on one's back; to ride piggy back PAN *baba₁

fafaDobel(CMP) ground PMP *babaq₁

fafaDobel(CMP) mouth PMP *baqbaq

fafaLau(OC) carry on shoulders, pick-a-back; carry a bag round the neck POC *papa₁

fafaMalagasy(WMP) sweeping, cleaning off PWMP *paspas₂

fafaMuna(WMP) kind of tree, the wood of which is light and durable, used for boat and house building PMP *pa(m)pa

fafaSamoan(OC) carry (child or other load) on one's back POC *papa₁

fafaTongan(OC) carry on the back; be carried, have a ride on someone's back POC *papa₁

fafaUjir(CMP) below PMP *babaq₁

fafaWuvulu(OC) carry a person on one's shoulders (legs astraddle the neck) POC *papa₁

faf-aHoti(CMP) pig PAN *babuy₃

fa-faʔetChamorro(WMP) a snapper: Lutjanus gibbus PWMP *paqit₁

fafagLun Dayeh(WMP) a clap, a slap PWMP *pagpag

fa-fahiAmis(Formosan) wife PAN *ba-bahi

fa-fahi-anAmis(Formosan) female; woman PAN *ba-bahi

fa-faiRotinese(CMP) morning PAN *waRi₁

fafakTiruray(WMP) a wing PAN *pakpak₁

fafak-anTiruray(WMP) a large saltwater fish PAN *pakpak₁

fa-faluDobel(CMP) a hammer PAN *palu-palu

fa-faluDobel(CMP) hammer PMP *palu

fa-faluSimalur(WMP) widow, spinster PWMP *balu balu

fa-faluYamdena(CMP) a stake that has been pounded into the ground PAN *palu-palu

fa-falunTetun(CMP) a cover or envelope PCEMP *balun₃

fafanBuli(SHWNG) plank PMP *papan

fafa-nBuruese(CMP) (something's) top part PAN *babaw₃

fafanTiruray(WMP) a sawed board, lumber; to make lumber or boards by hand PMP *papan

fáfanaMalagasy(WMP) a piece of board for writing on, a lesson-board, a blackboard PMP *papan

fā-faŋaLau(OC) to feed PMP *paŋan

fa-faŋaTuvaluan(OC) open; separate (as of a woman's legs) POC *paŋa₂

fā-faŋaLau(OC) to feed POC *paŋan

fa-faŋuNiue(OC) to awaken POC *paŋun

fa-faŋuSamoan(OC) wake someone up, arouse POC *paŋun

fa-faŋuTongan(OC) call out in order to awaken someone; to awaken, arouse from sleep; bell POC *paŋun

fa-faŋuTuvaluan(OC) wake (someone) POC *paŋun

fa-faŋu-inaSamoan(OC) be brought to mind, be recalled POC *paŋun

fa-fatiCheke Holo(OC) fourth POC *pati pati

fafawAmis(Formosan) headwaters, source of a river; leaders with higher rank PAN *babaw₃

fa-feruTugun(CMP) new PMP *baqeRu

fafiAtoni(CMP) pig PAN *babuy₃

fafiDobel(CMP) pig PAN *babuy₃

fafiKwaio(OC) cook in leaf oven; sacrifice a pig POC *papi

fafiLau(OC) put leaves on oven in cooking POC *papi

fafiTajio(WMP) pig PAN *babuy₃

fafiVaikenu(CMP) pig PAN *babuy₃

f-afiWuvulu(OC) afternoon, evening (from about 4:00 p.m. til sunset) POC *paka-Rapiqi

fa-fiʔaChamorro(WMP) how many? (of living things) PAN *pa-pija

fafieSamoan(OC) firewood POC *papian

fafineMakatea(OC) woman POC *papine

fafinePeterara(OC) woman POC *papine

fafineRaga(OC) woman POC *papine

fafineSamoan(OC) woman; female POC *papine

fafineTongan(OC) women (dual or plural) POC *papine

fafineTuvaluan(OC) woman; wife; female of an animal POC *papine

fa-finshiqThao(Formosan) seed used for planting PAN *bineSiq

fa-firaFordata(CMP) how often? PAN *pijax

fa-fituChamorro(WMP) seven (of living things) PAN *pa-pitu

fa-fituFordata(CMP) seven times PAN *pa-pitu

fafiy(a)Woleaian(OC) firewood POC *papian

fafoLau(OC) the top; on, above POC *papo₁

fafoSamoan(OC) outside, out of doors; overseas POC *papo₁

fafo-asiLau(OC) foothills (lit. ‘above the sea’) PMP *tasik

fafo-ʔileLau(OC) beyond the reef, outside POC *papo₁

fafo-na asiLau(OC) surface of the sea PMP *tasik

fa-fonuMono-Alu(OC) to fill POC *ponuq

fafo-ñSoboyo(CMP) upper surface, upper part; top sheet of the sail PAN *babaw₃

fafoyAmis(Formosan) pig; wild boar PAN *babuy₃

fafoy-anAmis(Formosan) pigpen PAN *babuy-an

fafuBuruese(CMP) pig PAN *babuy₃

fafuTifu(CMP) pig PAN *babuy₃

fa-fukaNias(WMP) catch birds with a net PWMP *pa-puket

fafuyThao(Formosan) domesticated pig PAN *babuy₃

fagaNias(WMP) roast (in the flames) PWMP *paŋgaŋ

faga-Watut(OC) leg, foot PAN *paqa₁

fag-aful-anTiruray(WMP) the lime container in a brass betel box PWMP *paR-qapuR-an

fag-ayamTiruray(WMP) care for a domesticated animal PWMP *qayam₂

fagérMiri(WMP) fence PMP *pager

fagewTiruray(WMP) an edible fern: Athyrium esculentum Copel PWMP *paku

faghaMuna(WMP) thigh PAN *paqa₁

faghaMuna(WMP) stalk of certain trees (coconut, areca) from which grow branches PMP *paqa₂

fagoʔChamorro(WMP) a tree: Ochrosia oppositifolia PMP *pauq

fahaBuruese(CMP) hand, arm PMP *baRa₁

faha-Chamorro(WMP) causative/multiplicative prefix with numeral bases PAN *pa-ka-

fahaEast Uvean(OC) Pandanus sp. POC *pwasa(rR)

faha-Malagasy(WMP) causative/multiplicative prefix with numeral bases PAN *pa-ka-

fahaSoboyo(CMP) hand, arm PMP *baRa₁

faha-dimyMalagasy(WMP) the fifth; five fathoms PMP *paka-lima₁

faha-dmaChamorro(WMP) five times PMP *paka-lima₁

faha-fadChamorro(WMP) four times PMP *paka-epat

faha-firiMalagasy(WMP) what number is it? PMP *paka-pija

faha-fitoMalagasy(WMP) the seventh; seven fathoms PMP *paka-pitu

faha-gwaChamorro(WMP) twice (Costenoble 1940:263; < faha-hugwa) PMP *paka-duha

fá-hanaMalagasy(WMP) nourishment, strength; ration; subsistence PAN *pa-kaen

fáhan-ténunaMalagasy(WMP) the weft in weaving PMP *pakan

faha-roaMalagasy(WMP) the second; two fathoms PMP *paka-duha

faha-siviMalagasy(WMP) the ninth; the ancestors; the spirits of the ancestors PMP *siwa

fahatBuruese(CMP) west monsoon PMP *habaRat

fahatTifu(CMP) west PMP *habaRat

faha-tahor-anaMalagasy(WMP) fear, dread PMP *paka-takut

faha-teloMalagasy(WMP) the third; three fathoms; an enemy PMP *paka-telu

faha-toChamorro(WMP) three times PMP *paka-telu

faha-uluChamorro(WMP) eight times PMP *paka-walu

faha-unumChamorro(WMP) six times PMP *paka-enem

faha-utiChamorro(WMP) seven times PMP *paka-pitu

faha-valoMalagasy(WMP) eighth PMP *paka-walu

fah-èfatraMalagasy(WMP) the fourth; four fathoms PMP *paka-epat

fah-éninaMalagasy(WMP) sixth PMP *paka-enem

fahiTetun(CMP) pig, swine PAN *babuy₃

fahi fulu-nTetun(CMP) pig bristles PMP *bulu ni babuy

fahõNias(WMP) chisel PMP *paqet

fahoTetun(CMP) to weed or harrow (rooting out the growth with the hands or a hoe) PMP *babaw₄

fa-hotuNias(WMP) to break wind PAN *pa-qetut

fahuBuruese(CMP) a tree: Hibiscus tiliaceus PMP *baRu

faiBimanese(CMP) stingray PCEMP *paRi

faʔiAmis (Central)(Formosan) grandmother PAN *baqi

faʔiChamorro(WMP) type of plant - Oryza sativa. rice --- when growing PAN *pajay

faiKwaio(OC) where PMP *pai₁

faiKwara'ae(OC) a plant: Falcataria Moluccana POC *pail

faiLau(OC) four PCEMP *pat-i

faiLi'o(CMP) female, woman PCEMP *bai

faiMalagasy(WMP) kind of fish with a rough skin; rough PMP *paRih

faiNgadha(CMP) woman; wife; female PCEMP *bai

faiNgadha(CMP) a tree: Albizia chinensis PCEMP *bail

faiPwele(OC) stingray POC *paRi

faiRotinese(CMP) day, in the sense of time in general PAN *waRi₁

faiRotuman(OC) cut or chop down (a tree or branch) POC *paRi₃

faiRotuman(OC) snare, trap; to ensnare, catch in a trap PMP *taRin

faiSamoan(OC) sting-ray, Dasyatis sp. POC *paRi

faiSamoan(OC) do, make POC *pait

faiEfate (South)(OC) stingray POC *paRi

faiTeluti(CMP) four PCEMP *pat-i

faiTongan(OC) skate or sting-ray POC *paRi

faiTongan(OC) do, attend to, carry out, carry on with, engage in, perform POC *pait

faiZabana(OC) a plant: Falcataria Moluccana POC *pail

faifil(e)Woleaian(OC) woman; sister POC *pai-p<in>ai

fai-fisBuli(SHWNG) how many times? PAN *pijax

fai-fitBuli(SHWNG) seven times PAN *pitu₁

fai hidaRotinese(CMP) when (future) PCMP *pijan

faʔijKenyah(WMP) bitter PMP *paqit₂

fai kiliTongan(OC) kind of skate or sting-ray with very hard, rough skin from which rasps are made POC *paRi

failManggarai (Mulu)(CMP) a tree: Albizia chinensis PCEMP *bail

fai-limBuli(SHWNG) five times; the fifth PAN *lima

fai-manuTongan(OC) kind of skate or sting-ray PMP *paRih manuk

fai-naRotinese(CMP) recently, the other day PAN *waRi₁

fa-ʔinuNias(WMP) let someone drink, give drink to, to water (animals) PMP *pa-inum

faitAbai Sembuak(WMP) bitter PMP *paqit₂

faʔitTiruray(WMP) the various barbs (Cyprinidae) spp. PWMP *paqit₁

faitraMalagasy(WMP) bitterness, as the taste of quinine PMP *paqit₂

fai-yaWoleaian(OC) file (a tool); rayfish (general term) POC *paRi

fakRon(SHWNG) four PEMP *pat

fa-kRotinese(CMP) seawind, west wind PMP *habaRat

faka-Lau(OC) causative prefix, rarely found POC *paka-

fakaMalagasy(WMP) a root PWMP *paŋkal

faka-Niue(OC) a very common prefix, usually causative, but with other meanings POC *paka-

faka-Tongan(OC) prefix denoting likeness, causation (causing or allowing to), supplying, having, etc. (mate ‘die; dead’ : faka-mate ‘causing death; deadly, poison, fatal’, taŋi ‘to cry’ : faka-taŋi ‘having a doleful sound, sounding like a lament; to appeal to someone after one’s request has been rejected by someone else’) POC *paka-

faka-Tuvaluan(OC) causative prefix with a range of meanings: 1. cause an action to occur or a state to result (ako ‘learn’ : faka-ako ‘teach’, moe ‘sleep’ : faka-moe ‘put to sleep’), 2. to act a role (maatua ‘mother’ : fakamaatua ‘parent’s sister’, paalaŋi ‘European’ faka-paalaŋi ‘act like a European’), cause to be like (fonu ‘turtle’ : faka-fonu ‘heap up food in the shape of a turtle’), 4. before statives to form transitive verbs (huki ‘pierce’ : ma-huki ‘pierced’, faka-ma-huki ‘pierce a nut for drinking’) POC *paka-

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

faka-aŋiNiue(OC) cause to blow (as wind) POC *paka-aŋin

faka faa-sifoKwaio(OC) ship returning plantation workers POC *paka-sipo

faka-fanaNiue(OC) to warm up, as food; to repeat oneself PMP *panas₁

faka-filiNiue(OC) a judge PAN *piliq

faka-foaTuvaluan(OC) a boil; be big (of waves) POC *posaq

faka-fonu-fonuNiue(OC) shy, reserved POC *poñu

faka-fua fuaNiue(OC) to shape or mould (as a loaf of bread); to estimate, weigh up, calculate POC *puat₂

faka-halaNiue(OC) fine, punishment, penalty; to condemn, convict, punish, sentence PMP *pa(ka)-salaq

faka-halaTongan(OC) to cause to err, to mislead, delude, cause to go wrong or make a mistake; causing to err, misleading, delusive PMP *pa(ka)-salaq

faka-halaTuvaluan(OC) to punish PMP *pa(ka)-salaq

faka-hala-halaTuvaluan(OC) be repeatedly disobedient; do things wrong to amuse others PMP *pa(ka)-salaq

faka-haoNiue(OC) preserve, keep safely POC *saRop

faka-haoTuvaluan(OC) set free; preserve from danger, save POC *saRop

faka-hifoTongan(OC) to put down, put off, unload (cargo or boat); to depose, dismiss, or expel, from office or membership POC *paka-sipo

faka-hikuNiue(OC) to make an end of, to destroy, to stop, to cause to cease; last POC *siku

faka-hoaNiue(OC) to be friendly with POC *soRa

faka-huhuNiue(OC) to suckle PAN *pa-susu

faka-ina-inaTuvaluan(OC) mocking action to taunt enemy POC *inap

fa-kakNumfor(SHWNG) to frighten PMP *pa-takut

faka-kiteTongan(OC) to loom ahead, to appear to be approaching (in time, not space) PAN *kita₂

faka-kite ~ faka-kiseNiue(OC) to make known, show PAN *kita₂

faka-lakaFutunan(OC) to pass over PMP *laŋkaq₁

faka-lalaTuvaluan(OC) boiled pulaka (swamp taro) mashed with lolo (coconut cream) PMP *daŋdaŋ₁

faka-la-laveTongan(OC) try to find out in an indirect way; to ‘put out feelers’ PMP *lawi₁

faka-lanuFutunan(OC) rinse off with fresh water POC *ranum

faka-lanuTuvaluan(OC) bathe in fresh water after a swim POC *ranum

faka-laŋo-aTongan(OC) to attract flies, encourage flies to come about POC *laŋo

faka-lapa-lapaNiue(OC) to flatten POC *lapar

faka-lataTuvaluan(OC) tame POC *lasa₁

faka-loŋoTuvaluan(OC) to obey; act of hearing POC *roŋoR

faka-luaNiue(OC) to dribble, vomit PMP *luaq

faka-lua-luaNiue(OC) to expel from the mouth in driblets PMP *luaq

faka-maalamalamaTuvaluan(OC) explain; translate POC *ma-ramaR

faka-ma-aŋi-aŋiNiue(OC) refresh oneself in the open air POC *paka-aŋin-aŋin

faka-malamaTuvaluan(OC) make clear (of glass or mirror); window POC *ma-ramaR

faka-ma-liŋiNiue(OC) to pour out PCEMP *liŋi

faka-ma-liŋiTuvaluan(OC) to spill PCEMP *liŋi

faka-maluNiue(OC) to overshadow; protect, shelter POC *paka-maluRu

faka-maluTuvaluan(OC) umbrella; make a shelter; offer gifts to another family to restore friendly relations POC *paka-maluRu

faka-malu-aŋaNiue(OC) a porch, a shelter POC *paka-maluRu

faka-ma-maluTuvaluan(OC) show respect POC *paka-maluRu

faka-manoŋiNiue(OC) to give flavor to, to sweeten POC *manoŋi

faka-maŋaNiue(OC) to open, of the mouth POC *paka-saŋa

faka-mataNiue(OC) to whet, to sharpen to a point; to have a certain facial expression, to look PMP *mata

faka-matakuTuvaluan(OC) dangerous PMP *paka-takut

faka-mataku-takuNiue(OC) to frighten PMP *paka-takut

faka-mateNiue(OC) hold the tongue, keep quiet POC *paka-mate

faka-mate-hoŋeNiue(OC) to starve to death POC *soŋe

faka-mau-laloTuvaluan(OC) humble; humility POC *ralom

faka-mouiNiue(OC) to save, deliver; to start (as an engine) PMP *ma-qudip

faka-mo-uiNiue(OC) to save, to deliver PMP *paka-qudip

fakamuliTuvaluan(OC) afterwards, later on POC *muri

faka-otiTuvaluan(OC) to finish POC *qoti

faka-papaNiue(OC) to stack neatly in layers (as banana cases) POC *baban

faka-puku-pukuTuvaluan(OC) large sweet dumpling POC *buku

faka-putuTuvaluan(OC) gather up fruit, shellfish, etc., put in bundles POC *putu, butu

faka-putu-putuTuvaluan(OC) assemble (of people) POC *putu, butu

fakarYamdena(CMP) fencing-in, as a planted tree; fencing with stakes for the defense of the village PMP *pager

fak-asuRotuman(OC) place in smoke PMP *pa(ka)-qasu

faka-tafeNiue(OC) to express (as oil from copra) POC *tape₁

faka-taŋiTongan(OC) having a doleful sound, sounding like a lament; to appeal to someone after one’s request has been rejected by someone else PMP *paka-taŋis

faka-taŋiTuvaluan(OC) to entreat PMP *paka-taŋis

faka-taŋi-hiTongan(OC) to cause to cry PMP *taŋis-i

faka-tapuNiue(OC) to make sacred POC *paka-tabu

faka-tataNiue(OC) draw near POC *tata₂

faka-tau-tauTuvaluan(OC) cause to hang; to hang POC *saur₁

faka-tau-tauTuvaluan(OC) cause to hang, hang something up POC *tau₂

faka-tokaTuvaluan(OC) to prepare POC *toka₃

faka-tonuNiue(OC) to put right, to correct; to place in position; to aim; to tell plainly POC *tonuq

faka-tuaiNiue(OC) slow, late (as work being done) POC *tuaRi

faka-tuaiTuvaluan(OC) to delay POC *tuaRi

faka-ʔuliTongan(OC) steer a boat, pilot a plane PMP *qulin

faka-utaFutunan(OC) to load cargo on a boat POC *ucan

fakecAmis(Formosan) put a belt on PAN *bakes₁

fakerNumfor(SHWNG) foundation of stones, wood, etc. PMP *pa(n)tar₂

fakfákBuhid(WMP) wing PAN *pakpak₁

fa-khaWatubela(CMP) to wed, marry PMP *pa-qasawa

fakiAmis(Formosan) grandfather (Ferrell 1969); uncle (the authoritiy figure in the home for giving instructions; Fey 1986) PAN *baki₂

fakmataChamorro(WMP) wake up, get up from sleep (imperative form) PWMP *paR-mata

fákmataChamorro(WMP) light sleeper PWMP *paR-mata

fakokNumfor(SHWNG) forked sticks that connect the outrigger float to the booms PEMP *patoto

fakoŋAmis(Formosan) name of an herb used on broken bones PAN *bakuŋ₁

fakuBimanese(CMP) kind of fern eaten as a vegetable PWMP *paku

fakunThao(Formosan) Crinum asiaticum L., fam. Amaryllidaceae, a shore plant which grows in sandy soil and reaches a height of slightly over one meter; it has lanceolate leaves and a small fruit, and is distinguished by its white lily-like blossoms with six slender elongated petals PAN *bakuŋ₁

falWoleaian(OC) men's house, clubhouse POC *pale

falaAmblau(CMP) rice PAN *pajay

falaʔAmis(Formosan) lung PAN *baRaq₁

falaGedaged(OC) ceiling, the covering of a room; sometimes only part of the room has a ceiling, and this serves as a platform POC *pala₁

falaLau(OC) a fishing stage, or platform for drying nuts POC *pala₁

fala-Malagasy(WMP) palm of hand, sole of foot PMP *palaj₁

falaMalagasy(WMP) vulva (Prov.) PWMP *palaq

falaMono-Alu(OC) shoulder POC *qapaRa₁

falaSamoan(OC) name given to a number of tree-like plants of the genus Pandanus; mat POC *padran

falaTeluti(CMP) rice PAN *pajay

falaCarolinian(OC) to chop, split, cut wood or other relatively large objects, with a machete, axe, or hand; to split coconuts to get at the juice POC *pwalaq

falafaMalagasy(WMP) midrib of the banana leaf, taro leaf PMP *palaqpaq

falaʔfaTiruray(WMP) general term for spice or condiments; to add all the necessary spices and condiments to a dish PWMP *palapaq

fa-laguChamorro(WMP) run (imper.), move swiftly, hasten, go rapidly; elope, escape, flee PMP *pa-laRiw

falahAmis (Kiwit)(Formosan) ember PAN *baRah

fa-laiBuli(SHWNG) sail; to sail, go on a trip PCEMP *pa-layaR

falalaSamoan(OC) lean (as a coconut tree leaning over the water) POC *(bp)alalan

falalaTongan(OC) lean on or against; rely, trust, confide POC *(bp)alalan

falasTiruray(WMP) color, form, appearance; a face PWMP *paras₂

falatAmis(Formosan) crossbeam in a house; horizontal, as opposed to vertical PAN *baRat₁

falatAmis(Formosan) crossbeam in a house; horizontal, as opposed to vertical PAN *barat₁

falataLau(OC) rabbitfish: Siganus sp. POC *palaja

fal-búDobel(CMP) widow PMP *balu₄

faleKwaio(OC) hut for childbirth (very taboo for men) POC *pale

faleSamoan(OC) house POC *pale

falə_(x)Simalur(WMP) swollen PAN *baReq

fale fonoFutunan(OC) assembly house POC *ponor

fale tapuNiue(OC) church POC *tabu

fal-faluFordata(CMP) time of general sago-pounding; beater for sago-pounding PAN *palu-palu

falhuzThao(Formosan) the cuckoo dove, fam. Columbidae PAN *baRuj

faliAmis(Formosan) wind PAN *bali₃

faliLau(OC) stingray POC *paRi

faliRotinese(CMP) return, go back PMP *balik₂

faliRotinese(CMP) help, stand beside PCEMP *bali₈

faliRotinese(CMP) return, go back PMP *bali₅

falīSamoan(OC) kind of grass (?Scirpodendron sp.) POC *palici

falīSamoan(OC) kind of grass (?Scirpodendron sp.) POC *palisi₂

faliTetun(CMP) again, another time; go back, return; to vomit PMP *balik₂

faliTetun (Dili)(CMP) again PMP *bali₅

faliʔTiruray(WMP) a wound

faliʔTiruray(WMP) a wound PWMP *paliq₂

faliWoleaian(OC) be restricted, stay away from impure things, keep away from eating certain foods POC *pali₂

faliaŋ ne ʔatuaRotuman(OC) toadstool of fungus, lit. "ghost's ear" POC *taliŋa

fali-hayaSoboyo(CMP) placenta PCEMP *bali₈

fali-kBuruese(CMP) fabricate or make up (a story) PMP *bali₄

falɨlBlaan (Koronadal)(WMP) palm of the hand PMP *palaj₁

fa-limaFordata(CMP) five times PAN *lima

fali-manuKwaio(OC) manta ray PMP *paRih manuk

faliŋTiruray(WMP) blinded in one eye because of wounds from fighting (refers to animals only) PPh *paq(e)liŋ

faliŋaRotuman(OC) pectoral fins POC *taliŋa

falisiKwaio(OC) grassy undergrowth (generic) POC *palici

falisiKwaio(OC) grassy undergrowth (generic) POC *palisi₂

fali-tuhaSoboyo(CMP) friend, companion PCEMP *bali₈

faliuwWoleaian(OC) land, island POC *panua

faliyosAmis(Formosan) typhoon; monsoon winds and rain PAN *baRiuS

faloAmis(Formosan) eight PAN *walu

faloKwaio(OC) drill a hole POC *paRo₁

falodAmis(Formosan) to bind; a bundle PAN *baluN

falodAmis(Formosan) to bind; a bundle PPH *balud

falo-faloKwaio(OC) a drill POC *paRo₁

faʔlohAmis(Formosan) new; renew PAN *baqeRuh

faluBuruese(CMP) widow PMP *balu₄

faluKwaio(OC) remove, pluck PMP *paRut

fāluLau(OC) new, fresh; recent PEMP *baqoRu

faluRotinese(CMP) mourn the dead; mourners at a funeral PMP *baluq

faluRotinese(CMP) orphan; widow(er) PMP *balu₄

faluRotinese(CMP) eight PAN *walu

faluSimalur(WMP) tree sp. PMP *balu₁

falu-faluWuvulu(OC) keep hammering, hammer on and on (James Hafford, p.c.) PAN *palu-palu

falu-iaWuvulu(OC) to hammer something, as a nail; a hammer (James Hafford, p.c.) PMP *palu

falu-kTetun(CMP) widowed, deprived PMP *balu₄

fa-lulonChamorro(WMP) wrap, infold, enwrap, roll up PMP *lulun

falu(n)Tetun(CMP) packet, parcel, bundle; wrap up, bag up; to shroud a corpse PCEMP *balun₃

falurTetun(CMP) variety of large grey pigeon PMP *baluj

fa-m-asiNias(WMP) take pleasure in something, be fond of PMP *ma-qasiq

fa-matBuli(SHWNG) kill PMP *pa(ka)-m-atay

fa-mataPaulohi(CMP) kill PMP *pa(ka)-m-atay

fa-mateMono-Alu(OC) kill POC *paka-mate

fa-matoMalagasy(WMP) a charm PMP *batu

fambaŋ-anSimalur(WMP) extend outward PWMP *baŋbaŋ₁

fampanaMalagasy(WMP) a precipice, an abyss PWMP *paŋpaŋ

fa-mudiYamdena(CMP) youngest child PCEMP *m-udi

fanBiga(SHWNG) to shoot PAN *panaq

fānBuli(SHWNG) depart; go, walk PMP *panaw₂

fanIrarutu(SHWNG) to go PMP *panaw₂

fānKei(CMP) bait PCEMP *paniŋ

fanKei(CMP) shoot with bow and arrow PAN *panaq

fānKei(CMP) bait PAN *paen

-fanMinyaifuin(SHWNG) to shoot PAN *panaq

-fanSobei(OC) to shoot PAN *panaq

-fanKola(CMP) to shoot PAN *panaq

fanaʔAmis(Formosan) generic term for knowledge, including understanding what is heard PAN *bajaq₁

fanaKwaio(OC) hunt; shoot at with bow and arrow PAN *panaq

fanaLau(OC) shoot with bow and arrow; fana-si shoot at PAN *panaq

fanaMalagasy(WMP) heat PMP *panas₁

fanaMono-Alu(OC) aim at with bow; fa-fana go to kill birds or fish with bow and arrow PAN *panaq

fanaNias(WMP) bow, weapon PAN *panaq

fanaNiue(OC) bow; gun; arrow PAN *panaq

fanaRotuman(OC) shoot with bow or gun PAN *panaq

fanaSamoan(OC) shoot; gun, rifle PAN *panaq

fanaʔTiruray(WMP) shoot an arrow with a bow PAN *panaq

fanaTongan(OC) shoot (e.g. birds); to dynamite (fish) PAN *panaq

fana (fanaa)Chuukese(OC) small needlefish POC *panapa

fana-fanakWatubela(CMP) arrow PAN *panaq

fanagawKola(CMP) to steal PMP *takaw₁

fanah-aMuna(WMP) warm, hot (of air, atmosphere, food) PMP *panas₁

fana-hiNiue(OC) apply a hot poultice PMP *panas-i

fana-hiMuna(WMP) to boil (water), warm up (cooked food), to heat PMP *panas-i

fananSimalur(WMP) to sneeze PWMP *baqeñan

fananSimalur(WMP) to sneeze PWMP *bañen

fànasBuli(SHWNG) warm, hot PMP *panas₁

fanasYamdena(CMP) heat; warmth PMP *panas₁

fana talaLau(OC) shoot and miss PMP *salaq₁

fanawAmis(Formosan) to wash articles of any kind (not cloth) PAN *bañaw

fanawAmis(Formosan) lake, pond PAN *banaw

fan-deven-anaMalagasy(WMP) funeral, funeral ceremonies (used more frequently than leven-ana) PAN *lebeŋ₁

fandranaMalagasy(WMP) shrubs, from the stems of which gutters for carrying water ... are made, hence an aqueduct. Two or three species are known by this name, from which a kind of potash is obtained. The leaves are used for thatching. Pandanus sp. PMP *paŋedan

faneKwaio(OC) climb, go up POC *panek

faneLau(OC) rise up in sky, of sun, moon, or cloud; high, as a hill; tall, of a tree or house; rise, swell, or ferment, as of bread or a pudding, or a boil POC *panek

faneYamdena(CMP) earthen dish of native manufacture PMP *panay

fane-fiaKwaio(OC) climb up on, of a mating animal POC *panek

faniAtoni(CMP) go home PMP *balik₂

faniRotinese(CMP) bee, honeybee; honey PMP *wani

faniWuvulu(OC) give fani-a 'give it!' POC *pani₁

fanihiChamorro(WMP) bat (mammal), fruit bat PMP *paniki

fanihyMalagasy(WMP) a bat, probably a species of Pteropus PMP *paniki

fanik balanWatubela(CMP) a bat PMP *paniki

fani-nKei(CMP) wing, fin PAN *paNij

faniwAmis(Formosan) mushrooms PAN *bajiw

fa-nndruMalagasy(WMP) the index finger, lit. the pointer PWMP *pa-nuzuq

fanõNias(WMP) go away, depart; go PMP *panaw₂

fanoNiue(OC) go (sg.) POC *pano

*fanoPMic(OC) go POC *pano

fanoSamoan(OC) (of time) be gone, past; perish POC *pano

fanoTuvaluan(OC) go (sg.) POC *pano

fano-fanoNiue(OC) to rub (as in washing clothes) POC *paño

fano-fanoTongan(OC) wash the hands POC *paño

fanolAmis(Formosan) Ashy wood pigeon PAN *baRuj

fantadBlaan (Koronadal)(WMP) shore PWMP *pantad

fantadTiruray(WMP) the ground, earth, land; patched with mud; hike along a beach PWMP *pantad

fantayTiruray(WMP) level PWMP *pantay

fántokaMalagasy(WMP) a nail, a brad, a spike PAN *pa(n)tuk₂

fanuVaikenu(CMP) eight PAN *walu

fanuaKwaio(OC) place, village, shrine-territory POC *panua

fanuaLau(OC) land, earth; weather POC *panua

fanuaMono-Alu(OC) fellow clansman POC *panua

fanuaSamoan(OC) land, field; afterbirth, placenta POC *panua

fanunTetun(CMP) to awaken (anyone asleep) PMP *baŋun₂

fanuzThao(Formosan) wake someone, rouse someone from sleep PAN *baŋuN

fanuʔAbai Sembuak(WMP) full PAN *peNuq

fañaguChamorro(WMP) bear (offspring), give birth PMP *pañaRu

faŋaFordata(CMP) handspan PAN *paŋa₁

faŋaFordata(CMP) a span PAN *paŋaq

faŋaKwaio(OC) food; eat POC *paŋan

faŋaKwaio(OC) food; eat PMP *paŋan

faŋaLau(OC) to eat, have a meal; a meal, food; to bite, nibble, of fish POC *paŋan

faŋaLau(OC) to eat, have a meal; a meal, food; to bite, nibble, of fish PMP *paŋan

faŋaSamoan(OC) bay POC *paŋa₂

faŋaSamoan(OC) bay POC *paŋa₃

faŋaTongan(OC) small or private beach POC *paŋa₂

faŋaToqabaqita(OC) to eat POC *paŋan

faŋaTuvaluan(OC) bay POC *paŋa₂

fa-ŋadiMalagasy(WMP) a spade PWMP *pa-ŋali

faŋa i anoToqabaqita(OC) eat food directly from the ground (rather than from a leaf, a plate, etc.) because of being in mourning POC *paŋan

faŋa-loaSamoan(OC) gulf POC *paŋa₃

faŋanNalik(OC) to eat POC *paŋan

faŋasAmis(Formosan) Chinaberry tree: Melia azedarach PAN *baŋaS

faŋa-tKei(CMP) handspan PAN *paŋa₁

faŋatTiruray(WMP) to preserve fish for several hours by partially boiling it with salt PWMP *paŋat

faŋawAmis(Formosan) bedbug; flying insect PAN *baŋaw

faŋeYamdena(CMP) span of the hand PAN *paŋa₁

faŋeYamdena(CMP) handspan, step PAN *paŋaq

faŋesAmis(Formosan) skin PAN *baŋeS

faŋ-etòr-anaMalagasy(WMP) a person who is in the habit of breaking wind downwards PWMP *paŋ-qetut-an

faŋiSimalur(WMP) odor, fragrance PMP *baŋehih

fạŋiRotuman(OC) to cry aloud; to announce what is going to happen PMP *taŋis

faŋiul-i-iWoleaian(OC) wake him up, awake him, arouse him POC *paŋun-ia

faŋsisAmis(Formosan) sweet PAN *baŋeSiS

faŋuBuruese(CMP) arise, wake up PMP *baŋun₂

fāŋu-aSamoan(OC) be awakened, awake POC *paŋun

faŋu-hBuruese(CMP) erect, raise; awaken PMP *baŋun₂

faoSamoan(OC) snatch, seize, grab; rob (of belongings, money, spouse) POC *paRo₂

faoSamoan(OC) small shore tree (Ochrosia sp.) POC *paoq (ʔ)

faoSamoan(OC) snatch, grab; rob POC *paqaRok

faoTongan(OC) tree with white flowers and coarse-husked oval fruit about 3" long: Ochrosia parviflora POC *paoq (ʔ)

faoTuvaluan(OC) tree sp.: Ochrosia oppositifolia POC *paoq (ʔ)

fa-õliNias(WMP) to marry (of a man) PMP *pa-beli

fa-ʔotoNias(WMP) cut with a sword PMP *etes₁

fapi-fisBuli(SHWNG) several, a few PAN *pijax

fa-punBuli(SHWNG) to kill (intr.) PMP *pa-bunuq

fa-pun-punBuli(SHWNG) kill each other; kill together, kill jointly PMP *pa-bunuq

faqƚuThao(Formosan) new PAN *baqeRuh

farIrarutu(SHWNG) carry on the shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

fārKei(CMP) stingray; the constellation Scorpio PCEMP *paRi

farKowiai/Koiwai(SHWNG) stingray PCEMP *paRi

faraCheke Holo(OC) bamboo or wooden storage shelf, often located above a stone oven POC *paRa, baRa

faraDobel(CMP) west PMP *habaRat

fara-Elat(CMP) shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

faraMalagasy(WMP) scraped, scratched, smoothed PWMP *paras₁

faraSerui-Laut(SHWNG) fence, palisade PMP *bala₂

faraSerui-Laut(SHWNG) fence, palisade PMP *baRa₂

faraSerui-Laut(SHWNG) fence, palisade PMP *bara₁

faraTugun(CMP) carry on the shoulder PMP *qabaRa₁

faraWoleaian(OC) copra sponge, copra meat PMP *para

faraSinaugoro(OC) brain; inner part of coconut PMP *para

fara-faraMalagasy(WMP) bedstead; stone shelves in native tombs on which corpses are laid PMP *paRa paRa

fararRon(SHWNG) to run PAN *laRiw

fara-taniMalagasy(WMP) the close of funeral ceremonies (fara = ‘last’) PMP *taŋis

fa-ratus isaaFordata(CMP) a hundred times PMP *Ratus

fára-waPuluwat(OC) lungs POC *paRaq₂

fareBimanese(CMP) rice plant, rice in the field PAN *pajay

fareSonsorol-Tobi(OC) boathouse; men's house POC *pale

fareyTiruray(WMP) a general term for rice, Oryza sativa Linn. PAN *pajay

fari-Cheke Holo(OC) reciprocal prefix; simultaneously, mutually (e.g. fari-gamu 'eat together') PEMP *paRi-

fariFordata(CMP) stingray; the constellation Scorpio PCEMP *paRi

fariNias(WMP) excavated conduit; embankment PWMP *parij

fariNias(WMP) excavated conduit; embankment PWMP *parik

fariThao(Formosan) wind PAN *bali₃

fariYamdena(CMP) kind of ray fish; the constellation Scorpio PCEMP *paRi

fariosAmis (Central)(Formosan) typhoon PAN *baRiuS

fariwThao(Formosan) buy PAN *baliw

far-i-yawaWoleaian(OC) lungs (/yawa/ = 'mouth') POC *paRaq₂

farŋəTsou(Formosan) rib PAN *baRaŋ

faroLau(OC) scraper for grating yams POC *paro

fā-rodoLau(OC) to darken POC *rodrom₁

fā-rodo māLau(OC) to blindfold POC *rodrom₁

fa-roŋoNias(WMP) to hear from all sides PWMP *pa-deŋeR

faruMele-Fila(OC) more, some POC *palu₆

fa-ruaFordata(CMP) twice, do something twice PCEMP *paka-dua

farv-aTsou(Formosan) new PAN *baqeRuh

fasIrarutu(SHWNG) rice PAN *pajay

fāsMisool (Coast)(SHWNG) rice PAN *pajay

fasNumfor(SHWNG) rice (in general) PAN *pajay

fasNumfor(SHWNG) rice PAN *pajay

fasRon(SHWNG) rice PAN *pajay

fasWandamen(SHWNG) rice (in general) PAN *pajay

fasaKowiai/Koiwai(SHWNG) cooked rice, husked rice PAN *pajay

fasaNias(WMP) stake, nail; to pound in a stake or nail PAN *pacek

fasaSamoan(OC) Pandanus tectorius POC *pwasa(rR)

fa-sālBuli(SHWNG) accuse, declare guilty; punish PMP *pa(ka)-salaq

fa-salaNias(WMP) be blemished, defective, erroneous; commit an error PMP *pa(ka)-salaq

fasaŋ-anTiruray(WMP) a set of five Tiruray tuned gongs PMP *pasaŋ₁

fa-sárNumfor(SHWNG) punish, condemn PMP *pa(ka)-salaq

fasawAmis(Formosan) cooled off PAN *baSaw

fa-sawYamdena(CMP) wedding; carrying out of a wedding PMP *pa-qasawa

faseTetun(CMP) to wash PMP *baseq

fasɛVaikenu(CMP) to wash PMP *baseq

faseYamdena(CMP) rice PAN *pajay

fasə-aSimalur(WMP) dampen, wash PMP *baseq

fasfasTiruray(WMP) to hurry something; quick, speedy PPH *paspás₄

fash(a)Woleaian(OC) pandanus, pineapple POC *padran

fasiLau(OC) to plant POC *pasi

fasiRaga(OC) four PCEMP *pat-i

fa-siʔuNias(WMP) knock something with the elbow PMP *pa-siku

*faSoPMic(OC) planted; to plant; a planted thing POC *pasok

fasuChamorro(WMP) cheek, face PAN *pasu₁

fa-susBuli(SHWNG) to nurse, give the breast to PAN *pa-susu

fatArguni(SHWNG) four PEMP *pat

fatBiga(SHWNG) four PEMP *pat

fātBonfia(CMP) four PMP *epat

fatBuli(SHWNG) four PEMP *pat

fatKowiai/Koiwai(SHWNG) four PEMP *pat

fatSekar(CMP) four PMP *epat

fatTboli(WMP) four PMP *epat

fatUjir(CMP) stone PMP *batu

fatWoleaian(OC) a plant POC *pasok

fatEfate (South)(OC) stone POC *patu

fat-aChamorro(WMP) four days PAN *pat-a

fataLau(OC) species of hardwood: Vitex cofassus POC *pasa(rR)

fataNiue(OC) shelf, stage, cage, upper story of a house, stretcher PMP *pataR₁

*fata-PAmb(CMP) tree trunk PMP *bataŋ

fataSamoan(OC) shelf, trestle PMP *pa(n)tar₂

fataSamoan(OC) shelf, as of bamboo; stretcher, litter PMP *pataR₁

fataTongan(OC) loft or wide rack (for sleeping on, or for keeping food or other things on); stretcher, litter PMP *pataR₁

fataTuvaluan(OC) shelf of thin sticks across house above head height for the storage of coconuts, etc. PMP *pataR₁

fat-aWatubela(CMP) four PAN *pat-a

fa-tabuCheke Holo(OC) to make taboo POC *paka-tabu

fatakMiri(WMP) star PWMP *pa(n)dek

fa-taliNias(WMP) twist around one another PWMP *pa-talih

fa-tambaNias(WMP) become equal, be even (of a number) PMP *tambak₂

fatanBuruese(CMP) body, as of an animal; trunk, as of a tree; numeral coefficient for counting cuscus possums PMP *bataŋ

fatanDobel(CMP) body PMP *bataŋ

fataŋSoboyo(CMP) trunk, as of coconut tree; stalk, as of rice plant PMP *bataŋ

fata ŋeŋeKwaio(OC) speak strongly, argumentative POC *ŋeŋe

fatarLun Dayeh(WMP) a plain or flat land PWMP *pataR₂

fatarYamdena(CMP) bamboo-slat bed PMP *pa(n)tar₂

f-atayhMiri(WMP) dead PMP *p-atay

fat(e)Yamdena(CMP) four PMP *epat

fate-fateYamdena(CMP) four by four, four at a time PMP *epat epat

fa-teluFordata(CMP) three times PMP *pa-telu

fat-fitu-nFordata(CMP) seven-by-seven, seven at a time PAN *pitu₁

fatiNiue(OC) to snap, break off; to break, of waves POC *pati

fatiSobei(OC) stone POC *patu

fätiSonsorol-Tobi(OC) eyebrow POC *paju

fátilPuluwat(OC) general name for grasses POC *palici

fátilPuluwat(OC) general name for grasses POC *palisi₂

fätirISonsorol-Tobi(OC) grass POC *palici

fätirISonsorol-Tobi(OC) grass POC *palisi₂

fati-tBuruese(CMP) grasshopper, cricket, locust PMP *batik₂

fat-oMuna(WMP) four (before classifiers, measure nouns, units of time) PWMP *pat-aŋ

fato-giWoleaian(OC) plant it, put it in place POC *pasok

fato-goWoleaian(OC) plant set aside for a particular purpose, usually for planting at a new taro patch or new garden POC *pasok

fatuAmblong(OC) stone POC *patu

fatuBuruese(CMP) rock, stone; whetstone PMP *batu

fatuDobel(CMP) stone PMP *batu

fatuKaniet(OC) stone POC *patu

fātuPileni(OC) stone POC *patu

fatuPopalia(WMP) stone PMP *batu

fatuPwele(OC) stone POC *patu

fatuSamoan(OC) make something up, assemble something with the hands POC *patuR

fatuTetun(CMP) stone, rock PMP *batu

fatuThao(Formosan) stone; testicle PAN *batux

fatuTsou(Formosan) stone PAN *batux

fatuTuvaluan(OC) stone; heart; seed POC *patu

fatuVaikenu(CMP) stone PMP *batu

*fatu, *fatufatuPMic(OC) to weave, plait POC *patuR

fatu fakamataTuvaluan(OC) whetstone POC *patu

fatu-hBuruese(CMP) to extract, as in pulling a person or bamboo staves out of the ground PMP *bantun

fatu-kTetun (Dili)(CMP) pebble PMP *batu

fatuk laliʔanTetun(CMP) the stones of the fireplace PMP *dalikan

fatu-nBuruese(CMP) numerical coefficient for betel nuts, fish, midun grubs, etc. PMP *batu

f-átyMalagasy(WMP) corpse; death PMP *p-atay

fauRotuman(OC) year; crop, harvest: of crops that are produced annually, such as oranges, yams, pineapples, and sometimes vī (Spondias dulcis) PMP *taqun

fauSamoan(OC) a tree (Hibiscus sp.) the bast fibres of which are used in a variety of ways; bast fibre obtained from fau and used widely as a tying and binding material, etc. POC *paRu

fauSobei(OC) to tie PCEMP *paqus₂

fauTetun(CMP) a tree with stringy bark for making strong rope: Hibiscus tiliaceus PMP *baRu

fauTongan(OC) a tree: giant hibiscus; fibre from the bark of the giant hibiscus POC *paRu

fauToqabaqita(OC) stone, rock; used in names of various corals; taro sp. POC *patu

*fau-fauPMic(OC) tie, bind, lash POC *paRu

faufuRotuman(OC) fish which inflates itself when caught: covered with spikes like a porcupine PMP *taRutuŋ

fa-uli(fa-uli)Nias(WMP) happen repeatedly PMP *pa-uliq

fa-uli-taNias(WMP) new moon PMP *pa-uliq

fa-ʔuluCheke Holo(OC) first, before others POC *qulu

fa-ʔutaKwara'ae(OC) how? POC *kuca

fa-utanBuli(SHWNG) ask about something PMP *kutaña

favaRotuman(OC) a tree: Pometia pinnata; fruit nearly globular with green rind, edible slightly sweet jelly-like flesh and a large stone PMP *tawan

fa-wukaNias(WMP) get ensnared or entangled PWMP *pa-puket

fa-wuxõNias(WMP) to foam, to froth PWMP *pa-bujeq

faxaWuvulu(OC) coconut pith; brain PMP *para

faxeNias(WMP) rice (in general as a plant, and in its cooked state) PAN *pajay

fayaChamorro(WMP) anchovy: Thrissina baelama (family Engraulidae) PMP *paya

fayaSoboyo(CMP) say PMP *bajaq₂

fayanYamdena(CMP) beachworm; bait PCEMP *payan

fa-yatf-oBuli(SHWNG) cover with thatch PMP *qatep

fayaʔTiruray(WMP) difficult, oppressive, taxing PWMP *payaq

fáyiPuluwat(OC) ray fish POC *paRi

fayuTiruray(WMP) in agreeement where different parties’ interests are concerned PWMP *payu

fayuŋTiruray(WMP) umbrella; to use an umbrella PWMP *payuŋ

fazaqThao(Formosan) remember; know; understand; think; have the opinion that PAN *bajaq₁

faʔaDali'(WMP) foot PAN *paqa₁

faɁa-Samoan(OC) multifunctional prefix indicating, among other things, causation; faɁa-sāmoa ‘do things in the Samoan way’ POC *paka-

faɁa-Toqabaqita(OC) usually derives causative verbs (mae ‘die; dead’ : faɁa-mae-a ‘administer anaesthetic to, put to sleep with anaesthetic’) POC *paka-

faʔaTongan(OC) lower portion of leaf stalk PMP *paqa₂

faʔa-afiafiSamoan(OC) in the evening POC *paka-Rapiqi

faʔa-fanuaSamoan(OC) map POC *panua

faʔa-ma-uluSamoan(OC) put on, get into (garment, etc.) PMP *surup₁

faʔaoTongan(OC) to seize and take by force; to confiscate POC *paqaRok

faɁa-soaSamoan(OC) procure, obtain (esp. a woman’s favor) for a friend, act as a go-between POC *soRa

faʔa-taŋa-naKwaio(OC) groin POC *paka-saŋa

faʔa-taʔaSamoan(OC) set loose, let loose POC *takas

faɁa-taɁeKwaio(OC) to recruit (of a plantation laborer) POC *sake

faʔetChamorro(WMP) salty PMP *paqit₂

faʔuKwaio(OC) pandanus (generic); pandanus umbrella POC *pakum

faʔuTongan(OC) to bind (the head); headband or turban PCEMP *paqus₂

fɔt-manavaRotuman(OC) heart (in the physical sense only) POC *mañawa

féChuukese(OC) new PEMP *baqoRu

fēNiue(OC) which?, where?, when? (used as adjective and adverb) POC *pea

féPuluwat(OC) young as plants; new PEMP *baqoRu

feRotinese(CMP) give, allow; make, originate; indicate for whom something is intended PMP *beRay

fe-Samoan(OC) prefix to word-bases, used either alone or in combination with a suffix...(a) when fe- is used without a suffix it may denote the plural...(b) when used in combination with a suffix...fe- may denote (i) the plural, (ii) a reciprocal process, (iii) an action or process carried out here and there, up and down, hither and thither, all around, quickly, etc. PEMP *paRi-

feTanga(OC) stingray POC *paRi

fēTongan(OC) what place, which place; which thing, which one, which POC *pea

fe-Tongan(OC) the so-called reciprocal prefix... It may be: (a) actional, (b) habituative, (c) invigorative, (d) accelerative, (e) communal, indicating united or simultaneous action, (f) collaborative, (g) reciprocal, (h) competitive, (i) reciprocative, meaning hither and thither, or in (or to or from) various directions PEMP *paRi-

fɛVaikenu(CMP) to give PMP *beRay

fe-Woleaian(OC) reciprocal prefix, attached to ŋal 'to' and taŋ 'away from' PEMP *paRi-

ꞌfe³nMayá(SHWNG) sea turtle PMP *peñu

feʔaKwaio(OC) defecate POC *bekas₄

feaTuvaluan(OC) where? POC *pea

feʔat-aʔiKwaio(OC) defecate POC *bekas₄

fecolAmis(Formosan) full, satisfied from eating PAN *besuR

fe-daatLun Dayeh(WMP) accuse or blame one another; say bad things about one another PMP *zaqat

fedéʔTiruray(WMP) (of a wound) smarting; (of the stomach) feeling hunger pangs PMP *hapejiq

fə-dəkətLun Dayeh(WMP) stick together; stick or paste on PMP *pa-deket

fedewTiruray(WMP) bile; feelings, of an intellectual sort as contrasted with ʔena (visceral feelings) PAN *qapejux

fedfedAmis(Formosan) be bound with a lot of string wrapped around; ball of string with a hollow center PAN *bejbej₁

fe-diyohTiruray(WMP) to bathe PAN *diRus

fe-diyoh-onTiruray(WMP) bathing place, bathroom PAN *diRus

fedolAmis(Formosan) edema, have fluids retained in one's flesh causing swelling PAN *bedul

fee-aKwaio(OC) take, convey; take in marriage POC *pa-i

feefinChuukese(OC) woman; womanhood; female; left hand or side POC *pai-p<in>ai

feʔetBilaan (Sarangani)(WMP) bitter PMP *paqit₂

fefaAtoni(CMP) mouth PMP *beqbeq

fefaLonwolwol(OC) carry a baby (or child) slung on the back (OG) POC *papa₁

fefaUjir(CMP) mouth PMP *beqbeq

fɛfa-fVaikenu(CMP) mouth PMP *beqbeq

fefedLun Dayeh(WMP) the end, the tip of something; destiny PWMP *pedped₂

fefekLun Dayeh(WMP) a hammer; the driving or knocking of a nail into a wall or a long object into the ground PAN *pekpek₁

fe-fe-kRotinese(CMP) gift PMP *beRay

fefelLun Dayeh(WMP) putting something in the mouth by force PWMP *pelpel

fe-felukRotinese(CMP) noose trap used to catch birds; the noose is fastened to a curved piece of wood PMP *beluk

fefenLun Dayeh(WMP) a cover PWMP *penpen₂

fefieTongan(OC) firewood, fuel POC *papian

fefinKaniet(OC) woman; female POC *papine

fefineTongan(OC) woman, girl POC *papine

fe-fouSobei(OC) new PEMP *baqoRu

fefur-inLun Dayeh(WMP) will be splashed with powder or sand PWMP *purpur

fega-afiWoleaian(OC) previous evening, last night POC *paka-Rapiqi

feg-arurTiruray(WMP) to ride a raft PWMP *alud

feg-ebelTiruray(WMP) give off smoke PAN *qebel

feg-eraŋTiruray(WMP) a song of victory sung after a successful raid for blood revenge PWMP *qeraŋ

feg-ituŋTiruray(WMP) a thought, to think PWMP *qituŋ

feg-onokTiruray(WMP) lay an egg; bear fruit; deliver a baby PWMP *paR-anak

fehiTongan(OC) a tree: Intsia bijuga POC *pesi

fe-huhuTongan(OC) mother; honorific or regal for faʔē (lit. ‘mother of the breast’ POC *pe-

fehu-tBuruese(CMP) new PMP *baqeRu

feiSoboyo(CMP) do, make, work, carry out, execute, perform PCEMP *bait₂

fekaBuruese(CMP) pop, burst, spurt PMP *bekaq

feka-Muna(WMP) causative prefix with stative verbs PAN *pa-ka-

fekaTiruray(WMP) disconnect; get rid of PMP *peka

feketTiruray(WMP) a sap PMP *peket

fekikaTongan(OC) the Malay apple: Eugenia malaccensis, Myrtaceae; its bark is used medicinally POC *kapika

fe-kite-akiNiue(OC) to see each other PAN *kita₂

fəkotAmis(Formosan) bend one's body, as to hump over double (in praying, etc.) PAN *bekuC

fekuBuruese(CMP) snail PMP *bekul₂

fekuʔMiri(WMP) nape of the neck PWMP *pekuq₂

fekuʔTiruray(WMP) bend PMP *pekuq₁

felaRotinese(CMP) spread out, as growing plants PMP *bekelaj

felaSimalur(WMP) split PAN *belaq

felacAmis(Formosan) milled rice grain PAN *beRas

fela (felaa)Woleaian(OC) kind of needlefish POC *panapa

fe-lagey-lageyTiruray(WMP) (of men) dressed up in one’s best clothes and ornamentation PMP *laki₁

fe-lakaNiue(OC) to step over a person or thing (formerly considered an insult or desecration) POC *lakas

fe-lakaNiue(OC) to step over a person or thing (formerly considered an insult or desecration PMP *laŋkaq₁

felarTetun(CMP) unfold, open PMP *bekelaj

fela(s)Rotinese(CMP) machete, bush knife PCMP *belas

fele bobo-iLau(OC) to throng POC *boboŋ₂

feliDobel(CMP) price PMP *beli

feliSimalur(WMP) price, value PMP *beli

feli-nSimalur(WMP) price, cost of something PWMP *beli-en

felitTetun(CMP) tie up, fasten together by putting a tie around a bundle or parcel (bamboo, sticks, etc.) PMP *belit₂

felukTiruray(WMP) to bend something PMP *peluk

f<em>iliʔTiruray(WMP) to select, to choose PAN *p<um>iliq

fenChuukese(OC) engage in worship; be tabu, prohibited, sacred POC *pali₂

fεnLonwolwol(OC) shoot with bow and arrow PAN *panaq

fɛnSawai(SHWNG) turtle PMP *peñu

fe-nTetun(CMP) wife PCEMP *bai

fɛ-nVaikenu(CMP) wife PCEMP *bai

fenaLi'o(CMP) to sneeze PMP *beñan

fe-naWuvulu(OC) that PAN *-na

fe-nakawTiruray(WMP) steal PMP *pa-nakaw

fen-duaMuna(WMP) repeat PMP *duha

fenemSimalur(WMP) bundle, package PWMP *benem₁

feniYamdena(CMP) sea turtle PMP *peñu

fen-kéranYamdena(CMP) turtle with prized shell (probably Chelonia imbricata) PMP *peñu

fen-laiYamdena(CMP) turtle with worthless shell (probably Chelonia mydas) PMP *peñu

fennuFordata(CMP) turtle with worthless shell (probably Chelonia mydas) PMP *peñu

fenoMalagasy(WMP) full, complete PAN *peNuq

fenoʔTiruray(WMP) to be full PAN *peNuq

feno-inaMalagasy(WMP) to be filled or made complete PWMP *penuq-en

feno mantaMalagasy(WMP) brimful, wastefully running over (as a cooking pot in which too much rice has been placed to boil) PAN *peNuq

feŋaBuruese(CMP) fly (insect) PAN *beRŋaw

feŋa-hBuruese(CMP) tear apart, split apart PMP *beŋaq

feŋayawTiruray(WMP) invade, attack another tribe or country PWMP *pa-ŋayaw

feŋ-muaBuruese(CMP) large black fly PAN *beRŋaw

féŋú-féŋChuukese(OC) rouse someone from sleep, wake someone up POC *paŋun

féŋún-iChuukese(OC) rouse (someone), wake someone up POC *paŋun-ia

feoMuna(WMP) to squeeze, wring out (laundry), to milk (a cow) PAN *peRes

feoWoleaian(OC) new; cleaned PEMP *baqoRu

feo-tiMuna(WMP) squeeze something out into, expel a liquid into PAN *peRes

fe-piliMuna(WMP) choose carefully (esp. seeds, grains, etc.) PAN *piliq

ferKowiai/Koiwai(SHWNG) expensive PMP *beli

fe-rareyTiruray(WMP) run away, escape or flee PMP *pa-laRiw

fere-nawaTiruray(WMP) a hypostatized life force that causes life, hence breath PMP *nihawa

fere-nawa-nanTiruray(WMP) work that has been interrupted while the worker pauses for a short rest PMP *nihawa

fer ifoKowiai/Koiwai(SHWNG) price PMP *beli

feriyaʔTiruray(WMP) a vine, Trichosanthes quinquangulata A. Grey, Momordica charantia L. PWMP *pariaq

fərsəTsou(Formosan) husked rice PAN *beRas

ferusTiruray(WMP) getting loose from being held or tied PAN *perus

fesoAmis(Formosan) bloated; filled with air (stomach, bread, balloon); bladder PAN *beCu

fesuʔMiri(WMP) gall, gall bladder PWMP *qapejuq

fetaBuruese(CMP) sister (man speaking) PMP *betaw

fetaNgadha(CMP) crack, snap, break PMP *be(R)tas

fetaTifu(CMP) sister (man speaking) PMP *betaw

fe-tagadTiruray(WMP) Wait a minute! PPH *taRad

fetakAmis(Formosan) cracked; dry, as of soil PAN *betak

fe-tata-akiNiue(OC) adjacent POC *tata₂

fetauNiue(OC) a tree: Calophyllum inophyllum POC *pitaquR

fetauSamoan(OC) large coastal tree (Calophyllum sp. yielding good timber and nuts used for oil POC *pitaquR

fetaʔuTongan(OC) kind of tree which grows to a very large size, has hard reddish wood, and bears round fruit (inedible) about the size of golf balls: the Calophyllum POC *pitaquR

fetauTuvaluan(OC) tree sp.: Calophyllum inophyllum POC *pitaquR

fetenBuruese(CMP) foxtail millet: Panicum italicum PMP *beteŋ₁

fetikAmis(Formosan) wet fingers with wine and snap them to the gods; pluck the strings of a musical instrument PAN *betik₁

fetikTetun(CMP) to flick, flip with the finger, or any similar action; pulsate, flutter; pulse (of veins) PAN *betik₁

fetinChuukese(OC) general term for a class of plants including grasses, sedges and ferns POC *palici

fetinChuukese(OC) general term for a class of plants including grasses, sedges and ferns POC *palisi₂

fetoRotinese(CMP) sister, female cousin (man speaking) PMP *betaw

fetoTetun(CMP) woman; feminine (when joined to the names of persons and plants): oan feto daughter; ai dilo feto a female pawpaw (one which produces fruit); tasi feto the sea on the north coast which is generally much milder than the sea on the south coast, known as tasi mane PMP *betaw

fetoTetun (Dili)(CMP) woman PMP *betaw

feto-nTetun(CMP) sister, cousin PMP *betaw

fetood tumidLun Dayeh(WMP) literally “hooking each other with the heels,” making love or engaged in a sexual act PWMP *tumid

fetūNiue(OC) star POC *pituqun

fetūSamoan(OC) star POC *pituqun

fetū afi-afiNiue(OC) the Evening Star PAN *Rabi-Rabi

fetudSimalur(WMP) fart PWMP *bentut

fe-tukedLun Dayeh(WMP) a standing object with a tip that reaches the ceiling PAN *tuked

fetuʔuTongan(OC) star; daisy POC *pituqun

fetuuTuvaluan(OC) star; shine, of stars POC *pituqun

fe-ʔuléʔTiruray(WMP) return something PMP *pa-uliq

fe-ʔave-aʔiSamoan(OC) to carry, transport to and fro POC *kawe

f-filiWoleaian(OC) to choose, pick up, decide, select PAN *piliq

fiAs(SHWNG) good PMP *pia₂

fīLau(OC) to feel pain; to hurt PMP *pi(n)tik

fiTanga(OC) wild taro POC *piRaq₂

fīTongan(OC) plait, twist or plait two or more threads together; a plait of hair, or pigtail; pigtail-like part of a plaited basket PMP *pirit

ꞌfi³Mayá(SHWNG) good PMP *pia₂

fíaBuhid(WMP) good PMP *pia₂

fiʔaChamorro(WMP) how many? PAN *pijax

fiaFilakara(OC) how many? POC *pica

fiaFutunan(OC) how much?, how many? POC *pica

fiaGimán(SHWNG) good PMP *pia₂

fiaRotinese(CMP) kind of tuberous water plant, yam; icon for a male person (Fox, J. 1993) PMP *biRaq₁

fiaRotuman(OC) to weave or make (a net or web) POC *tia

fiaSamoan(OC) particle preposed to the base, denoting a wish for, liking for or aspiration to (something) specified by the following word PMP *pian

fiaSamoan(OC) be how many?; be how much?; (obsolete) three (occurs in ceremonial titles) POC *pica

fiaSamoan(OC) particle preposed to the base, denoting a wish for, liking for or aspiration to (something) specified by the following word PMP *pia₃

fiaSobei(OC) good PMP *pia₂

fiaTeluti(CMP) good PMP *pia₂

fiaTetun(CMP) a variety of yam. It is edible, but care must be taken in cooking or it will irritate the mouth and tongue and cause swelling (a member of the Arum family) PMP *biRaq₁

fiaTuvaluan(OC) how many? POC *pica

fia-fuGedaged(OC) to bear fruit (abundantly, continuously, as a coconut tree) POC *puaq

fiakNumfor(SHWNG) four PEMP *pat

fi-alèm-anaMalagasy(WMP) the last meal at night; night time PMP *halem

fiaʔ mfuliSoboyo(CMP) a bunch, stalk of bananas PMP *buliR

fiaʔ pusu-ñSoboyo(CMP) heart-shaped inflorescence of the banana plant PMP *pusuq₁

fiasSimalur(WMP) growth rings in wood PWMP *biqas

fídiMalagasy(WMP) choice, preference, permission to choose PAN *piliq

fieTongan(OC) preposed or prefixed verb, to want, desire, wish or be willing PMP *pian

fieTongan(OC) preposed or prefixed verb, to want, desire, wish or be willing PMP *pia₃

fīfKosraean(OC) spray or sprinkle (water) POC *pipis₁

fifeyTiruray(WMP) cheek PMP *pihpih

fífiMalagasy(WMP) cheek PMP *pihpih

fifiMekeo (East)(OC) lip POC *pipiR

fifiNias(WMP) forehead PMP *pihpih

fifiBilaan (Sarangani)(WMP) cheek PMP *pihpih

fififiIduna(OC) Rufous-necked Stint: Calidris ruficollis POC *pwipipi

fi-filaLau(OC) a white scar POC *pilat₂

fi-filiNiue(OC) to choose, select PAN *piliq

fifi-nBuruese(CMP) lips, mouth PMP *bibiR

fifi-nTifu(CMP) lip PMP *bibiR

fifin ~ fifin-fuTanga(OC) woman, adult female POC *papine

fifineNiue(OC) woman; female POC *papine

fi-fisi i māKwaio(OC) eyelash POC *pisi ni mata

fihaBuruese(CMP) wild taro PMP *biRaq₁

fihaNiue(OC) how many?; (fig.) a few POC *pica

fihaTongan(OC) how many?, how much? POC *pica

fiha-fihaNiue(OC) very few, scarce POC *pica pica

fiha-ŋofuluTongan(OC) how many tens? POC *pica

fihfKosraean(OC) kind of fish, looks like trigger fish but bigger POC *bubu₇

fihiTongan(OC) tangled; fig., intricate, complicated POC *pisi₁

fíhitraMalagasy(WMP) a grasp, a catch, a grip, as is made by a person holding to something to prevent him from falling PMP *pikit

fíhitraMalagasy(WMP) a large stinging fly PWMP *piket₁

fiʔiRotinese(CMP) pinch with the fingertips or nails; hold firmly with the fingertips PCMP *biqit

fii-firiBugotu(OC) to twine POC *piri-piri

fiʔitTetun(CMP) lift by the fingers; take a pinch (as of tobacco); grasp (as a hawk grasps a chicken) PCMP *biqit

fikNumfor(SHWNG) seven PAN *pitu₁

fikNumfor(SHWNG) seven PAN *pitu₁

fikRon(SHWNG) seven PAN *pitu₁

fika-hBuruese(CMP) spring loose (as a possum trap) PMP *biŋkas

fiku-hBuruese(CMP) elbow; hide in the crook of the arm PMP *bikuq

fiku-hBuruese(CMP) elbow; hide in the crook of the arm PMP *biŋku

filTanga(OC) buy, pay for POC *pili

filaʔAmis(Formosan) leaf used to wrap betel nut for chewing; plant sp. PAN *biRaq₁

filaCheke Holo(OC) thunder clap from a nearby lightning bolt, making a loud, sharp bang POC *pilak₂

filaKwaio(OC) scar POC *pilat₂

filaNgwatua(OC) lightning POC *bila₂

filakBuruese(CMP) flash, as lightning PMP *bilak₁

fila-nBuruese(CMP) light-ray, flash PMP *bilak₁

fila-tBuruese(CMP) lightning PMP *bilak₁

filfilAmis(Formosan) lips PAN *biRbiR

filiFutunan(OC) to choose PAN *piliq

filiKwaio(OC) twist tobacco PMP *pirit