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Welcome to the Malay (individual language) Grammar lesson on Plurals! In this lesson, we will learn how to form plurals in Malay (individual language). Β 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/malay-individual-language Malay (individual language)] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be discussing plurals in Malay. Understanding plurals is important because it allows you to describe more than one noun in a sentence. As a language teacher with 20 years of experience, I will show you how to form plurals in Malay and provide cultural information along the way. Don't forget to practice what you learn by speaking with [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=79 native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/malay-individual-language/question questions] you may have. Let's get started! πŸ˜ƒ


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== Overview ==
== Basic Plural Form ==
In Malay, forming plurals is simple. The basic plural form is by adding the suffix "-an" (written as "-an" in Latin script) to the noun. Let's look at some examples below:


In Malay (individual language), forming plurals is relatively straightforward. Generally, you just add a suffix to the end of the word. However, there are some exceptions that you need to be aware of. Β 
{| class="wikitable"
! Malay (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Hidung || /hi.doΕ‹/ || Nose
|-
| Hidung-hidung-an || /hi.doΕ‹ hi.doΕ‹ an/ || Noses
|-
| Surat || /su.rat/ || Letter
|-
| Surat-su.rat-an || /su.rat su.rat an/ || Letters
|}


== Suffixes ==
As you can see, by adding "-an" to a singular noun, we can form the plural form of the noun. Let's do some more practice.


The most common way to form plurals in Malay (individual language) is by adding a suffix to the end of the word. The suffixes used depend on the type of word. Β 
Task 1: Form the plural form of the following singular nouns by adding "-an":
* Rumah (/ru.mah/) - House
* Tangan (/ta.Ε‹an/) - Hand
* Kucing (/ku.ching/) - Cat
* Hari (/ha.ri/) - Day


=== Nouns ===
== Plural Form with an N Sound ==
Adding "-an" to a noun may result in a double "n" sound in the middle of the word. To avoid this, we insert the letter "n" between the noun and the "-an" suffix. Here are some examples:


For nouns, the most common suffix is -i. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Malay (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Mulut || /mu.lut/ || Mouth
|-
| Mulut-mu.lut-an || /mu.lut mu.lut an/ || Mouths
|-
| Kaki || /ka.ki/ || Foot
|-
| Kaki-ka.ki-an || /ka.ki ka.ki an/ || Feet
|}


* orang (person) β†’ orang-i (people)
Notice how we insert the letter "n" between the noun and the "-an" suffix to form the plural? Let's try some practice.
* buku (book) β†’ buku-i (books)


However, there are some exceptions. For example, some nouns take the suffix -an instead of -i. For example:
Task 2: Form the plural form of the following singular nouns by adding "-an" and inserting "n" if needed:
* Jalan (/ja.lan/) - Road
* Burung (/bu.rung/) - Bird
* Suku (/su.ku/) - Tribe
* Bukit (/bu.kit/) - Hill


* hari (day) β†’ hari-an (days)
== Plural Form with a U Sound ==
* tahun (year) β†’ tahun-an (years)
Some singular Malay (individual language) nouns that end with the letter "a" will change the letter "a" into "u" and add "-an" to indicate more than one noun. Let's see a few examples:


=== Adjectives ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Malay (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Anak || /a.nak/ || Child
|-
| Anak-anak || /a.nak a.nak/ || Children
|-
| Lutut || /lu.tut/ || Knee
|-
| Lutut-lutut || /lu.tut lu.tut/ || Knees
|}


For adjectives, the most common suffix is -kan. For example:
Task 3: Form the plural form of the following singular nouns by changing "a" to "u" and adding "-an":
* Kata (/ka.ta/) - Word
* Suka (/su.ka/) - Like
* Harga (/har.ga/) - Price
* Pakai (/pa.kai/) - Wear


* besar (big) β†’ besar-kan (bigger)
== Plural Form without Suffix ==
* panjang (long) β†’ panjang-kan (longer)
There are a few Malay (individual language) nouns that do not require the addition of the "-an" suffix to indicate plurality. The context of the sentence should make it clear that there is more than one noun. Here are some examples:


=== Verbs ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Malay (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Ibu bapa || /i.bu ba.pa/ || Parents
|-
| Enam belas tahun || /e.nam be.las tu.han/ || Sixteen years old
|-
| Belas sekolah || /be.las se.kol.ah/ || Tens of schools
|}


For verbs, the most common suffix is -kan. For example:
Notice how there is no "-an" suffix added and yet, the meaning is clear in the context of the sentence? Let's try a few examples.


* makan (eat) β†’ makan-kan (eating) Β 
Task 4: Translate the following sentences to Malay (individual language):
* lihat (see) β†’ lihat-kan (seeing)
* I have two cats.
Β 
* There are ten books on the shelf.
== Irregular Plurals ==
* The boys are playing soccer.
Β 
There are some words that do not follow the regular rules for forming plurals. These words are known as irregular plurals.
Β 
For example, the word anak (child) becomes anak-anak (children). Similarly, the word tangan (hand) becomes tangan-tangan (hands). Β 


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==
Congratulations! You now know how to form plurals in Malay. It's that simple! By understanding plurals, you can now describe more than one noun in a sentence. Don't forget to practice what you've learned by speaking with [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=79 native speakers]. For more information on [https://polyglotclub.com/language/malay-individual-language Malay (individual language)] Grammar, check out the [[:Language/Malay-individual-language/Grammar|Grammar]] section of the [[:Language/Malay-individual-language|Malay (individual language)]] page on Polyglot Club. πŸ˜ƒ


In this lesson, we have learned how to form plurals in Malay (individual language). We have seen that the most common way to form plurals is by adding a suffix to the end of the word. However, there are some exceptions that you need to be aware of.
== Sources ==
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_language Malay language]
If you want to learn more about Malay (individual language) grammar, why not join the Polyglot Club community [https://PolyglotClub.com Polyglot Club]? You can find other learners and native speakers who can help you improve your language skills. Β 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_grammar Malay grammar]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_orthography Malay orthography]
<br><hr>If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Β 


==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Malay-individual-language/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
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* [[Language/Malay-individual-language/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
|keywords=Malay (individual language), plurals, noun, language learning, grammar
* [[Language/Malay-individual-language/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to form plurals in Malay (individual language) and gain cultural information along the way. Discover the basic plural form, the plural form with an N sound, and the plural form without a suffix.
* [[Language/Malay-individual-language/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
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* [[Language/Malay-individual-language/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Malay-individual-language/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Malay-individual-language/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]


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Malay (individual language) Grammar - Plurals

Hi Malay (individual language) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be discussing plurals in Malay. Understanding plurals is important because it allows you to describe more than one noun in a sentence. As a language teacher with 20 years of experience, I will show you how to form plurals in Malay and provide cultural information along the way. Don't forget to practice what you learn by speaking with native speakers and ask them any questions you may have. Let's get started! πŸ˜ƒ

Basic Plural Form

In Malay, forming plurals is simple. The basic plural form is by adding the suffix "-an" (written as "-an" in Latin script) to the noun. Let's look at some examples below:

Malay (individual language) Pronunciation English
Hidung /hi.doΕ‹/ Nose
Hidung-hidung-an /hi.doΕ‹ hi.doΕ‹ an/ Noses
Surat /su.rat/ Letter
Surat-su.rat-an /su.rat su.rat an/ Letters

As you can see, by adding "-an" to a singular noun, we can form the plural form of the noun. Let's do some more practice.

Task 1: Form the plural form of the following singular nouns by adding "-an":

  • Rumah (/ru.mah/) - House
  • Tangan (/ta.Ε‹an/) - Hand
  • Kucing (/ku.ching/) - Cat
  • Hari (/ha.ri/) - Day

Plural Form with an N Sound

Adding "-an" to a noun may result in a double "n" sound in the middle of the word. To avoid this, we insert the letter "n" between the noun and the "-an" suffix. Here are some examples:

Malay (individual language) Pronunciation English
Mulut /mu.lut/ Mouth
Mulut-mu.lut-an /mu.lut mu.lut an/ Mouths
Kaki /ka.ki/ Foot
Kaki-ka.ki-an /ka.ki ka.ki an/ Feet

Notice how we insert the letter "n" between the noun and the "-an" suffix to form the plural? Let's try some practice.

Task 2: Form the plural form of the following singular nouns by adding "-an" and inserting "n" if needed:

  • Jalan (/ja.lan/) - Road
  • Burung (/bu.rung/) - Bird
  • Suku (/su.ku/) - Tribe
  • Bukit (/bu.kit/) - Hill

Plural Form with a U Sound

Some singular Malay (individual language) nouns that end with the letter "a" will change the letter "a" into "u" and add "-an" to indicate more than one noun. Let's see a few examples:

Malay (individual language) Pronunciation English
Anak /a.nak/ Child
Anak-anak /a.nak a.nak/ Children
Lutut /lu.tut/ Knee
Lutut-lutut /lu.tut lu.tut/ Knees

Task 3: Form the plural form of the following singular nouns by changing "a" to "u" and adding "-an":

  • Kata (/ka.ta/) - Word
  • Suka (/su.ka/) - Like
  • Harga (/har.ga/) - Price
  • Pakai (/pa.kai/) - Wear

Plural Form without Suffix

There are a few Malay (individual language) nouns that do not require the addition of the "-an" suffix to indicate plurality. The context of the sentence should make it clear that there is more than one noun. Here are some examples:

Malay (individual language) Pronunciation English
Ibu bapa /i.bu ba.pa/ Parents
Enam belas tahun /e.nam be.las tu.han/ Sixteen years old
Belas sekolah /be.las se.kol.ah/ Tens of schools

Notice how there is no "-an" suffix added and yet, the meaning is clear in the context of the sentence? Let's try a few examples.

Task 4: Translate the following sentences to Malay (individual language):

  • I have two cats.
  • There are ten books on the shelf.
  • The boys are playing soccer.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You now know how to form plurals in Malay. It's that simple! By understanding plurals, you can now describe more than one noun in a sentence. Don't forget to practice what you've learned by speaking with native speakers. For more information on Malay (individual language) Grammar, check out the Grammar section of the Malay (individual language) page on Polyglot Club. πŸ˜ƒ

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