Assamese edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From ডাল (dal, branch).

Pronunciation edit

Classifier edit

-ডাল (-dal)

  1. for flexible/stiff or oblong objects; humans (pejorative).
    গছডালgosdalthe tree
    সাপডালxapdalthe snake
    চুলিডালsulidalthe hair

Usage notes edit

Like other classifiers -ডাল (-dal) doesn't come with its source noun ডাল (dal), -টো (-tü) is used instead.