hoʻo-
Hawaiian
prefix
Definitions
- forms causative verbs
- forms verbs of pretense
- forms verbs that carry the meaning of acting like
- forms adjectives of similarity
Etymology
Derived from Proto-Polynesian *faka.
Origin
Proto-Polynesian
*faka
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- whaka- Maori
- whakapapa Maori
- whakarongo Maori
- whakataurekareka Maori
- *faka Proto-Polynesian
- fa'a Samoan
- faka Tongan (Tonga Islands)
- faka Wallisian