Datapoint Ambon Malay/Order of cardinal numeral and noun

The numeral (with or without an optional classifier) can precede or follow the head noun. Numerals following the head noun are more common (particularly for numbers 1–10), and the occurrence of numerals preceding the head noun may be due to recent influence from Indonesian.

Values

Numeral follows noun Frequency: 70.0%

Example 68-10:
parangpuang tuju
parangpuang
woman
tuju
seven
seven women

Source: van Minde 1997: 152

Confidence:
Very certain

Numeral precedes noun Frequency: 30.0%

Example 68-9:
tuju orang bidadari
tuju
seven
orang
clf
bidadari
nymph
seven nymphs

Source: van Minde 1997: 152

Confidence:
Very certain