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Hi Odia learners!😊<br>Learning [https://polyglotclub.com/language/odia Odia] Grammar can be a challenging task, but it is also an incredibly rewarding one. In this lesson, we will focus on the formation of plurals in Odia. __TOC__


== Formation of Plurals ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/odia Odia] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will learn about plurals in Odia. Plural is a grammatical number involving the representation of more than one thing or individual. As we know, grammar is the foundation of a language. So, let's dive in and learn the plural forms of nouns, verbs and pronouns in Odia.


In Odia, the formation of plurals is quite simple. Generally, the plural form of a noun is formed by adding the suffix ''-a'' to the singular form. For example:
__TOC__


* ''bāra'' (boy) → ''bārā'' (boys)
== Plural Forms of Nouns ==
* ''mānusha'' (man) → ''mānushā'' (men)
In Odia, the formation of plurals for nouns depends on the last letter of the word. Let's see some examples:
* ''ghara'' (house) → ''gharā'' (houses)


However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, the plural of ''pāna'' (leaf) is ''pānī'' and the plural of ''bāta'' (word) is ''bātī''.
{| class="wikitable"
! Odia !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|ମଣ୍ଡପ || môņḍôpô || Temple(s)
|-
|ହାତ || hā̃tô || Hands
|-
|ଦିକ || dīkô || Directions
|-
|ଛାତ୍ରଙ୍କ || chātrôngkô || Students
|}


=== Pluralization of Nouns Ending in Vowels ===
As you can see, the plurals are formed by adding the suffix -ଙ୍କ (-ôngkô) at the end of the noun stem.


When a noun ends in a vowel, the plural is formed by adding the suffix ''-i'' instead of ''-a''. For example:  
However, there are some exceptions where the stem undergoes a change before adding the suffix:


* ''bāla'' (child) → ''bālī'' (children)
{| class="wikitable"
* ''kāma'' (desire) → ''kāmī'' (desires)
! Odia !! Pronunciation !! English
* ''dhana'' (wealth) → ''dhanī'' (wealths)
|-
|ଘର || ghôrô || House(s)
|-
|କୁଞ୍ଜ || kuņjô || Grove(s)
|-
|ତଳ || talô || Floor(s)
|}


=== Pluralization of Nouns Ending in Consonants ===
In these cases, the stem undergoes a vowel change before adding the suffix -ଙ୍କ (-ôngkô).


When a noun ends in a consonant, the plural is formed by adding the suffix ''-ā'' instead of ''-a''. For example:  
== Plural Forms of Verbs ==
The plural forms of verbs in Odia are formed by adding the suffix -ୁ (ū) at the end of the verb root. Let's see some examples:


* ''bāhuda'' (friend) → ''bāhudā'' (friends)
{| class="wikitable"
* ''dina'' (day) → ''dinā'' (days)
! Odia !! Pronunciation !! English
* ''jana'' (person) → ''janā'' (people)
|-
|ଖୁଆନ୍ତି || khuānti || (They) eat
|-
|ଯାଉନ୍ତି || yāūnti || (They) go
|-
|ପଢୁଅନ୍ତି || paḍhuônti || (They) read
|}


=== Pluralization of Nouns Ending in ''-u'' ===
As you see, the suffix -ୁ (ū) is added at the end of the verb root to form the plural.


When a noun ends in ''-u'', the plural is formed by adding the suffix ''-ū'' instead of ''-a''. For example:  
== Plural Forms of Pronouns ==
In Odia, like in many other languages, pronouns come in three persons - first, second and third person. However, in Odia, unlike in English, even pronouns can be singular or plural. Let's see some of the plural forms of the pronouns in Odia:


* ''bāhu'' (arm) → ''bāhū'' (arms)
{| class="wikitable"
* ''guru'' (teacher) → ''gurū'' (teachers)
! Pronoun !! Pronunciation !! English
* ''pasu'' (animal) → ''pasū'' (animals)
|-
|ଆମେ || āmē || We
|-
|ତୁମେ || tumē || You (plural)
|-
|ସେ || sē || They
|}


=== Pluralization of Nouns Ending in ''-ā'' ===
Here, ଆମେ (āmē) means 'We', ତୁମେ (tumē) means 'You' (plural) and ସେ (sē) means 'They'.


When a noun ends in ''-ā'', the plural is formed by adding the suffix ''-āni'' instead of ''-a''. For example:
== Dialogue ==
Here's a dialogue between two friends, Alok and Dinesh, talking about the plural forms in Odia.


* ''bāhā'' (brother) → ''bāhāni'' (brothers)
* Alok: ତୁମେ କିପରି ଅଂଶାରେ ଅଛୋ? (tumē kipari aṃśārē achō?) - Are you living with roommates?
* ''dāhā'' (sister) → ''dāhāni'' (sisters)
* Dinesh: ହଁ, ଆମେ କିଛି ସହେଲୀ ସହିତ ରୁମରୁମ୍ ଚାଳାଉଛୁ।  (hai, āmē kiṭhi sahēlī sahitō ruṃrim chālāūchu) - Yes, I am sharing my apartment with some roommates.
* ''māhā'' (month) → ''māhāni'' (months)


=== Pluralization of Nouns Ending in ''-ī'' ===
== Advantages of Learning Odia Grammar ==
Learning grammar not only helps us in understanding the structure of the language but also helps us in communicating effectively. Here are some advantages of learning Odia grammar:


When a noun ends in ''-ī'', the plural is formed by adding the suffix ''-inī'' instead of ''-a''. For example:
- It helps you in understanding the context of the conversation.
- It makes you confident while speaking and writing in Odia.
- It helps you in building correct sentences.


* ''bālī'' (child) → ''bālinī'' (children)
You can learn more about Odia grammar by visiting the [https://polyglotclub.com/language/odia/grammar Grammar] section of our website.
* ''kāmī'' (desire) → ''kāminī'' (desires)
* ''dhanī'' (wealth) → ''dhaninī'' (wealths)
 
=== Pluralization of Nouns Ending in ''-ē'' ===
 
When a noun ends in ''-ē'', the plural is formed by adding the suffix ''-ēni'' instead of ''-a''. For example:
 
* ''bāhē'' (side) → ''bāhēni'' (sides)
* ''dēhē'' (body) → ''dēhēni'' (bodies)
* ''mēhē'' (face) → ''mēhēni'' (faces)
 
=== Pluralization of Nouns Ending in ''-ō'' ===
 
When a noun ends in ''-ō'', the plural is formed by adding the suffix ''-ōni'' instead of ''-a''. For example:  
 
* ''bāhō'' (arm) → ''bāhōni'' (arms)
* ''guru'' (teacher) → ''gurūni'' (teachers)
* ''pasu'' (animal) → ''pasūni'' (animals)
 
=== Pluralization of Nouns Ending in ''-au'' ===
 
When a noun ends in ''-au'', the plural is formed by adding the suffix ''-awā'' instead of ''-a''. For example:
 
* ''bāhau'' (friend) → ''bāhawā'' (friends)
* ''dina'' (day) → ''dinawā'' (days)
* ''jana'' (person) → ''janawā'' (people)
 
=== Pluralization of Nouns Ending in ''-ou'' ===
 
When a noun ends in ''-ou'', the plural is formed by adding the suffix ''-owā'' instead of ''-a''. For example:
 
* ''bāhou'' (arm) → ''bāhowā'' (arms)
* ''gurou'' (teacher) → ''gurowā'' (teachers)
* ''pasou'' (animal) → ''pasowā'' (animals)


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==
In this lesson, we learned about plural forms in the Odia language. We learned that the suffix -ଙ୍କ (-ôngkô) is used to form the plural nouns; suffix -ୁ (ū) is used to form the plural verbs and that pronouns in Odia can also be singular or plural.


As you can see, the formation of plurals in Odia is quite straightforward. With a bit of practice, you will soon be able to form plurals with ease. To improve your [[Language/Odia|Odia]] [[Language/Odia/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=92 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/odia/question questions]!<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. 😎
If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>
If you want to practice more with native speakers, you can visit [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=92 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/odia/question questions]!


== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odia_language Odia language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odia_grammar Odia grammar]


==Related Lessons==
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Odia Grammar - Plurals

Hi Odia learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about plurals in Odia. Plural is a grammatical number involving the representation of more than one thing or individual. As we know, grammar is the foundation of a language. So, let's dive in and learn the plural forms of nouns, verbs and pronouns in Odia.

Plural Forms of Nouns

In Odia, the formation of plurals for nouns depends on the last letter of the word. Let's see some examples:

Odia Pronunciation English
ମଣ୍ଡପ môņḍôpô Temple(s)
ହାତ hā̃tô Hands
ଦିକ dīkô Directions
ଛାତ୍ରଙ୍କ chātrôngkô Students

As you can see, the plurals are formed by adding the suffix -ଙ୍କ (-ôngkô) at the end of the noun stem.

However, there are some exceptions where the stem undergoes a change before adding the suffix:

Odia Pronunciation English
ଘର ghôrô House(s)
କୁଞ୍ଜ kuņjô Grove(s)
ତଳ talô Floor(s)

In these cases, the stem undergoes a vowel change before adding the suffix -ଙ୍କ (-ôngkô).

Plural Forms of Verbs

The plural forms of verbs in Odia are formed by adding the suffix -ୁ (ū) at the end of the verb root. Let's see some examples:

Odia Pronunciation English
ଖୁଆନ୍ତି khuānti (They) eat
ଯାଉନ୍ତି yāūnti (They) go
ପଢୁଅନ୍ତି paḍhuônti (They) read

As you see, the suffix -ୁ (ū) is added at the end of the verb root to form the plural.

Plural Forms of Pronouns

In Odia, like in many other languages, pronouns come in three persons - first, second and third person. However, in Odia, unlike in English, even pronouns can be singular or plural. Let's see some of the plural forms of the pronouns in Odia:

Pronoun Pronunciation English
ଆମେ āmē We
ତୁମେ tumē You (plural)
ସେ sē They

Here, ଆମେ (āmē) means 'We', ତୁମେ (tumē) means 'You' (plural) and ସେ (sē) means 'They'.

Dialogue

Here's a dialogue between two friends, Alok and Dinesh, talking about the plural forms in Odia.

  • Alok: ତୁମେ କିପରି ଅଂଶାରେ ଅଛୋ? (tumē kipari aṃśārē achō?) - Are you living with roommates?
  • Dinesh: ହଁ, ଆମେ କିଛି ସହେଲୀ ସହିତ ରୁମରୁମ୍ ଚାଳାଉଛୁ। (hai, āmē kiṭhi sahēlī sahitō ruṃrim chālāūchu) - Yes, I am sharing my apartment with some roommates.

Advantages of Learning Odia Grammar

Learning grammar not only helps us in understanding the structure of the language but also helps us in communicating effectively. Here are some advantages of learning Odia grammar:

- It helps you in understanding the context of the conversation. - It makes you confident while speaking and writing in Odia. - It helps you in building correct sentences.

You can learn more about Odia grammar by visiting the Grammar section of our website.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned about plural forms in the Odia language. We learned that the suffix -ଙ୍କ (-ôngkô) is used to form the plural nouns; suffix -ୁ (ū) is used to form the plural verbs and that pronouns in Odia can also be singular or plural.

If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
If you want to practice more with native speakers, you can visit Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources


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