Louisiana Creole

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Louisiana Creole cardinal numbers
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    Cardinal : diz-nèf

Etymology

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Inherited from French dix-neuf (nineteen).

Pronunciation

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Numeral

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diz-nèf

  1. nineteen

Usage notes

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  • Follows the same pattern as its component word nèf. Specifically, diz-nèf precedes consonant-initial words, and diz-nèv precedes vowel-initial words. Compare French etymon dix-neuf.