Classical Nahuatl
Suffix
-h
- Used to form the plural of absolutive noun forms.
- Examples:
- cōconeh, plural form of conētl (“child”)
- māmazah, plural form of mazātl (“deer”)
- tēteoh, plural form of teōtl (“god”)
Usage notes
Some nouns pluralized with -h undergo the reduplication of their first or second syllable.
Derived terms
- see Category:Classical Nahuatl plurals
Synonyms
Maltese
Pronunciation
IPA(key): /h/
Etymology
From Arabic ـهُ (-hu)
Alternative forms
Pronoun
-h m
- him, it
Usage notes
- Affixed to the verb directly:
- qatlu (they killed) + -h = qatluh (they killed him)
Related terms