elp

Jamaican Creole

Etymology

Derived from English help.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /elp/

Verb

elp

  1. to help
    • 2012, Di Jamiekan Nyuu Testiment, Edinburgh: DJB, published 2012, →ISBN, Maak 9:24:
      Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!"
      Siem taim di bwai faada baal out, “Mi biliiv, elp mi fi biliiv muo!”

Noun

elp

  1. 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
  • elp at majstro.com

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Probably a clipping of elpend.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /elp/, [eɫp]

Noun

elp m

  1. elephant

Declension
Declension of elp (strong a-stem)
Case Singular Plural
nominative elp elpas
accusative elp elpas
genitive elpes elpa
dative elpe elpum

Synonyms

Descendants
  • Middle English: elp
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