Words that come from Proto-Oceanic “kani”

48 words across 12 languages descend from Proto-Oceanic kani — including Kai, kai, kainga, kai, ʻaina, ʻaina kakahiaka, kainga, Mahiʻai.

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Hawaiian (16)

Maori (8)

Tok Pisin (6)

English (5)

Bislama (2)

Fijian (2)

Tongan (2)

Rapa Nui (2)

Pijin (2)

Proto-Polynesian (1)

Tokelauan (1)

Uneapa (1)