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Jamaican Creole
Etymology
From English help.
Pronunciation
Verb
elp
- to help
2012, Di Jamiekan Nyuu Testiment, Edinburgh: DJB, published 2012, →ISBN, Maak 9:24:Siem taim di bwai faada baal out, “Mi biliiv, elp mi fi biliiv muo!”- Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!"
Noun
elp
- help, assistance
2023, Yuunivorshal Deklarieshan a Yuuman Raits, United Nations, Aatikl 25:2. Uman we a mada an pikni disorv speshal kier an elp. Evri pikni, weda ar nat dem mada an faada did marid a di taim wen dem baan, fi enjai di siem protekshan we sosaiyati aafa.- 2. Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection
- (literally, “Women who are mothers and children deserve special care and help ”)
Further reading
Old English
Etymology
Probably a clipping of elpend.
Pronunciation
Noun
elp m
- elephant
Declension
Declension of elp (strong a-stem)
Synonyms
Descendants