From Bangka to Wa’a, How the Word for “Boat” Evolved in Oceania
Austronesian word for boat, Bangka, va'a, vaka, wa'a, waka, wangga, the word evolved island by island as their migration.
Comparison of the Number "8" in Austronesian Languages
Comparison of the Number "8" in Austronesian Languages As we can see from the above tables, the word used for number “8’ in most of...