-sâp

Plains Cree

Etymology

Probably from sâpohtêw (“pass through”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [-ˈsɑːp]

Suffix

-sâp (Syllabics -ᓵᑊ)

  1. Used to form numerals from ten to twenty: -teen

Usage notes
  • After a consonant, a combining vowel -o- is inserted.

Derived terms
Plains Cree terms suffixed with -sâp

References
  • Jean L. Okimâsis (2018) Cree: Language of the plains‎, University of Regina Press, →ISBN, page 175
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