Reconstruction:Proto-Malayo-Polynesian/
delem
This Proto-Malayo-Polynesian entry contains
reconstructed terms and roots
. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly
attested
, but are hypothesized to have existed based on
comparative
evidence.
Proto-Malayo-Polynesian
Noun
*delem
a moonless
night
Descendants
Philippine
Central Luzon
Sambalic
Abenlen Ayta:
deem
Greater Central Philippine
Central Philippine
Tagalog:
dilim
Bisayan
South Bisayan
Butuan-Tausug
Tausug:
dūm
Danao
Maranao:
delem
Manobo
Binukid:
delem