shiphew

Khasi

Khasi cardinal numbers
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    Cardinal : shiphew

Etymology

From shi- (“one, single”) +‎ phew (“ten”). Compare Pnar chiphaw, Lyngngam cɨppheu.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃiːpʰew/

Numeral

shiphew

  1. ten

References

  • Singh, U Nissor (1906) Khasi-English dictionary‎[1], Shillong: Eastern Bengal and Assam Secretariat Press, page 156. Searchable online at SEAlang.net.
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