Language/Basque/Grammar/Plurals

Basque Grammar - Plurals

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Learning Basque Grammar can be a daunting task, but with the right approach and dedication, you can master it in no time. In this lesson, we will focus on plurals in Basque.

Plural Formation

Basque has two types of plurals: the absolute plural and the relative plural. The absolute plural is used to refer to a group of people or things, while the relative plural is used to refer to a group of people or things that are related to each other.

Absolute Plural

The absolute plural is formed by adding the suffix -ak to the end of the noun. For example, the word for "book" is liburu, and the plural form is liburuk.

Relative Plural

The relative plural is formed by adding the suffix -ek to the end of the noun. For example, the word for "teacher" is irakasle, and the plural form is irakaslek.

Plural Agreement

In Basque, the verb must agree with the subject in number. This means that if the subject is plural, the verb must also be in the plural form. For example, if the subject is liburuk (books), the verb must be in the plural form, such as dituzu (you have).

Plural Pronouns

Basque has two sets of pronouns: singular and plural. The plural pronouns are gu, zuek, haiek, and nahi. Gu is used when referring to a group of people, zuek is used when referring to a group of people that includes the speaker, haiek is used when referring to a group of people that does not include the speaker, and nahi is used when referring to a group of things.

For example, if the speaker is talking about a group of people that includes themself, they would use the pronoun zuek. If the speaker is talking about a group of people that does not include themself, they would use the pronoun haiek.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have discussed the formation and agreement of plurals in Basque. We have also discussed the different pronouns used to refer to groups of people and things. To improve your Basque Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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