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===Nouns=== | ===Nouns=== | ||
====Plural==== | ====Plural==== | ||
The plural of nouns is regularly formed by adding ''-s'' (after a vowel or diphthong) or ''-is'' (after a consonant). Word-final ''-n'' becomes ''- | The plural of nouns is regularly formed by adding ''-s'' (after a vowel or diphthong) or ''-is'' (after a consonant). Word-final ''-n'' becomes ''-nh-'' when ''-is'' is added. | ||
'''Examples:''' | '''Examples:''' | ||
*''ôdhu'' "eye" -> ''ôdhus'' "eyes" | *''ôdhu'' "eye" -> ''ôdhus'' "eyes" | ||
*''dêd'' "finger, toe" -> ''dêdis'' "fingers, toes" | *''dêd'' "finger, toe" -> ''dêdis'' "fingers, toes" | ||
*''món'' "hand, arm" -> '' | *''món'' "hand, arm" -> ''mónhis'' "hands, arms" | ||
Some nouns have irregular plurals. | Some nouns have irregular plurals. | ||