Language/Catalan/Grammar/Nominative-Case-in-Catalan
Hi Catalan learners! 😊
In today's lesson, we're going to talk about the Nominative Case.
Introduction[edit | edit source]
The Nominative Case is used for the subject of a sentence. It is the default case for most Catalan nouns and pronouns.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: How to say "there is" in Catalan, Indefinite Articles in Catalan, Locative Case in Catalan & Negation.
Gender and Number[edit | edit source]
In Catalan, every noun has a gender, either masculine or feminine. The gender of a noun affects the form of the article and adjective used with the noun. Nouns in Catalan also have number, either singular or plural.
Noun Declension[edit | edit source]
The declension of Catalan nouns depends on their gender and the ending of the word. There are four noun declensions in Catalan, and each one has its own set of endings for the different cases.
Here are some examples of nouns in the different declensions:
| Masculine Singular | Masculine Plural | Feminine Singular | Feminine Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| gat | gats | gata | gates |
| amic | amics | amiga | amigues |
| llibre | llibres | ciutat | ciutats |
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
The Nominative Case is a fundamental aspect of Catalan grammar, used for the subject of a sentence. It is important to understand the gender and number of nouns in Catalan in order to use the correct form of the article and adjective. By familiarizing yourself with the different noun declensions, you can begin to form more complex sentences and express yourself more precisely in Catalan.
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