ofa

See also: OFA, õfa, and of a

Karao

Noun

ofa

  1. hunger
  2. hen

Niuean

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *rofa (“span, fathom”).

Noun

ofa

  1. fathom (the measure of outstretched arms)
    Ua e ofa mo e ono e inisi he loa he vaka.
    The length of the canoe was two fathoms and six inches.

References
  • “ofa” in Tohi Vagahau Niuē (Niuean Language Dictionary).

Tok Pisin

Etymology

From English offer.

Noun

ofa

  1. offering; sacrifice

Tongan

Etymology

Reduced, from Proto-Polynesian *qarofa.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /o.fa/

Verb

ofa

  1. to love

Volapük

Pronoun

ofa

  1. (possessive) (genitive singular of of) her, of hers

Synonyms

West Makian

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈo.ɸa/

Noun

ofa

  1. pit trap

References
  • James Collins (1982) Further Notes Towards a West Makian Vocabulary‎, Pacific linguistics
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