Abenaki

Suffix

-elba

1. Used on verbs, together with the prefix k-, to indicate that the first person singular (I) is the actor and the second person plural (you) is the object of the verb.

   n'kezalmô

   I love

   k'kezalmelba

   I love you (plural)

Usage notes

The suffix is spelled -olba by some writers.

See also

• -el