Reconstruction:Proto-Cushitic/ɬam-

This Proto-Cushitic 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-Cushitic

Proto-Cushitic cardinal numbers
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    Cardinal : *ɬam-

Numeral

*ɬam-

  1. two

Derived terms

  • North Cushitic:
    • *lam-aab
      • Beja: maloob
  • Proto-Agaw: *läŋ-/*laŋ-a
    • Blin: leña
    • Awngi: ሊጛ (linga)
  • East Cushitic:
  • Proto-South Cushitic: *ɬam
    • Aasax: hlam, laama
    • Rift:
      • Iraqw: tám (three)
      • Burunge: tam (three)