Reconstruction:Proto-Malayic/dua(ʔ) alap-an

This Proto-Malayic 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-Malayic

Proto-Malayic cardinal numbers
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    Cardinal : *dua(ʔ) alap-an

Etymology

Equivalent to *dua(ʔ) (“two”) + *alapan (“left over”), literally two left from (ten). Cognate with Proto-Chamic *dua lapan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dua(ʔ) alapan/

Numeral

*dua(ʔ) alap-an

  1. eight
    Synonym: *əsa(ʔ) alap-an

Descendants

  • Banjarese: dalapan
  • Malay: delapan, lapan
  • Pattani Malay: لاڤٍي (lapɛ)
  • Urak Lawoi': ลาปัด (lapat)
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