Entries from Moyle 2011 in Pollex-Online

Richard M.Moyle, Takuu Grammar and Dictionary. Canberra: Pacific Linguistics 634.

Language Item Description
Takuu Tete (of body) Shake
Takuu T/tii Force something through a small opening Problematic
Takuu Ttii aronaa (obs.) Strips of fibre formerly used to make net cordage Uncertain Semantic Connection
Takuu Tiiake Leave something behind, abandon, quit; leave, drop; let, allow, permit Phonologically Irregular
Takuu Tiha/tiha (of bird) Glide through the air, soar
Takuu Tihuna Craftsman, skilled person, canoe builder, house builder Phonologically Irregular
Takuu T/tike (of a smell, steam, etc.) Diffuse through the air, spread, rise Uncertain Semantic Connection
Takuu Tika (obs.) Javelin used for sporting purposes
Takuu Tilo/tilo (obs.) Divining stick made from a coconut leaf Uncertain Semantic Connection
Takuu Tilo/tilo mee Admire someone’s (esp. one’s own) physical characteristics
Takuu Timu White cloud-like pattern in the night sky Uncertain Semantic Connection
Takuu Tina Lever; use a lever to move a heavy object; log used as a roller to move a heavy object; any of the four sticks placed under a body to carry it to the cemetery
Takuu Tin(n)ae Pregnant (polite term); woman who is pregnant or has just given birth
Takuu Tinana Classificatory mother (including all aunts); (male’s) brother’s wife; person one treats or considers as one’s mother
Takuu Tino Essence, main part; belief; one's own Problematic
Takuu Tiri Pound, hit something hard against something else; pound taro in preparing certain dishes
Takuu T/tiri Bump into, collide, stub
Takuu Tiri/taa (of rain) Light and constant; drizzle
Takuu Toaha An area of Takuu Island’s gardens adjacent to Te Ara Ttoro in the centre of Takuu Island where taro is still grown in laumea plots
Takuu T/toha Distribute equally
Takuu Tohe (of a canoe, etc.) Having straight sides that come together in a V-shape
Takuu Tohe Bivalve mollusc with sharp edges formerly used for shaving
Takuu T/tohi Split or tear something apart (e.g. an item of food)
Takuu Tohu Complete (of a distribution)
Takuu T/tohu Distribute equally
Takuu Toni (of a chicken, etc.) Peck (once)
Takuu Toni Open coconut for drinking by cutting an opening in the pointed end; cut a wedge from a branch (e.g. to check on the quality of the wood); lodge a machete in a coconut trunk
Takuu Toro Sugarcane
Takuu Toro (of grasses and certain plants) Grow along the ground or over a surface; collect edible shellfish in shallow water
Takuu Tootoka Door, doorway
Takuu T/tuu Cut (hair)
Takuu Tua/tarierie Kind of edible marine crab
Takuu Tui Lineage title (mata) alternating with Pua for the position of ariki...
Takuu T/tui Sew together, string, lace; feel like needles, give or have a pricking sensation or stabbing pain; thread fish on a cord (for carrying purposes)
Takuu T/tuki Hammer (vt)
Takuu Tuku Stop temporarily, pause, quit
Takuu Tuumaki Crown of the head; soft spot on the crown of an infant’s head Phonologically Irregular
Takuu T/tuni Set fire to, burn (e.g. grass, rubbish); heat up rocks, shells, or similar hard materials;cook (coconut cream) by inserting hot stones or by heating over a fire; (of the sun) burn fiercely, be uncomfortably hot
Takuu Ture (moe) Feel sleepy, doze
Takuu Tuutaki Imitate s.o else’s actions, mimic Uncertain Semantic Connection
Takuu Uu Fit flush together, be joined evenly Problematic
Takuu Uu Heap (of sticks, leaves, etc.) ready for carrying
Takuu Ua Agree on a course of action
Takuu Uee Yes Phonologically Irregular
Takuu Uhi Yam [Dioscorea esculenta]
Takuu Uhi Cover, lid, cap; cover, cover up; catch a bird while it is on or near the ground by covering it with a hand net
Takuu Uhu General name for parrotfish
Takuu Uii Remove something from its hanger, lift off, undress, remove one’s clothing (shirt, pants, shoes, etc.); pick pandanus fruit
Takuu Ukohi Wooden tongs for removing hot stones from fire; remove (e.g. hot stones) from fire with tongs
Takuu Uuku/i Rub one’s back with a towel, rub against a vertical surface to relieve an itch