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S(in)G(ulati)V(e): makan "pig". | S(in)G(ulati)V(e): makan "pig". | ||
5) Mass nouns are considered to be pluralia tanta and thus use the collective-singulative system. The collective indicates a lump or mass and the singulative indicates a part of that lump or mass. Eg: | 5) Mass nouns are considered to be pluralia tanta and thus use the collective-singulative system. The collective form indicates a lump or mass and the singulative form indicates a part of that lump or mass. Eg: | ||
COL: ninta "water" | COL: ninta "water" | ||