-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^[1], University of Regina Press, →ISBN, page 175