Assamese
Etymology
From ডাল (dal, “branch”).
Pronunciation
Classifier
-ডাল • (-dal)
- for flexible/stiff or oblong objects; humans (pejorative).
- গছডাল ― gosdal ― the tree
- সাপডাল ― xapdal ― the snake
- চুলিডাল ― sulidal ― the hair
Usage notes
Like other classifiers -ডাল (-dal) doesn't come with its source noun ডাল (dal), -টো (-tü) is used instead.