Where does “tehina” come from?
tehina (Malagasy) comes from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *təkən — downward pressure.
tehina (Malagasy): a cane, a staff
Definitions
- a cane, a staff
Ancestry of “tehina”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Malayo-Polynesian | *təkən | downward pressure |