Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/maŋ-apa

This Proto-Malayo-Polynesian entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Malayo-Polynesian

Etymology

*maŋ- +‎ *apa.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /maŋapa/

Adverb

*maŋ-apa

why (for what reason)

Descendants

Philipine:
- Philipine Central:
  - Visayan:
    - Hiligaynon: ngaa
Proto-Malayo-Sumbawan:
- Proto-Malayo-Chamic:
  - Proto-Malayic: *məŋ-apa
    - Malay: mengapa
      - Indonesian: mengapa

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