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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tigrinya Tigrinya] learners! π<br>In this lesson, we will be exploring the plural form of Tigrinya nouns. As you delve deeper into the Tigrinya language, you will find that a lot of words have irregular plural forms. We will also touch on the cultural context of plurals in Tigrinya.<br>Make sure to read the entire article and take notes so you can fully understand this concept. Don't forget to practice what you learn and find someone to converse with using [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=130 Tigrinya]. You may also ask any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tigrinya/question questions] on the Polyglot Club website.<br><br>Let's get started! | |||
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== Plurals in Tigrinya == | |||
In Tigrinya, most of the time, the plural is indicated by adding the suffix "-at" or "-ot" to the singular form of the noun. For example: | |||
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! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
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| hab || hahb || friend | |||
|- | |||
| hab-at || hahb-aht || friends | |||
|- | |||
| saho || s-aaw-hoh || student | |||
|- | |||
| saho-ot || s-aaw-hoh-oht || students | |||
|- | |||
| tselam || ts-eh-lahm || bird | |||
|- | |||
| tselam-at || ts-eh-lahm-aht || birds | |||
|} | |||
As you can see in the examples above, the plural of the nouns "hab", "saho", and "tselam" are formed by adding the suffix "-at." | |||
However, some nouns have irregular plurals. Here are a few examples: | |||
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! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
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| ab || ahb || father | |||
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| ab-aw || ahb-aw || fathers | |||
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| imber || im-ber || finger | |||
|- | |||
| imb-sot || im-aws-oht || fingers | |||
|} | |||
In the examples above, the noun "ab" has an irregular plural form "ab-aw." Similarly, the noun "imber" has an irregular plural form "imb-sot." | |||
It is essential to remember the irregular plurals as they will be commonly used in Tigrinya. | |||
=== | == Cultural Context == | ||
Plurals in Tigrinya can convey different contexts in different circumstances. For example, if you are invited to a Tigrinya house and you are offered one single cup of coffee, you can say "sebzi key iyu" which translates to "I want a second cup." The plural form is used instead of the singular form in this case. The usage of plurals conveys respect and politeness in this scenario. | |||
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* | Similarly, the Tigrinya people can use generic plurals in speech to convey plurality. For example, when speaking of a herd of cattle, the Tigrinya people do not use the plural for cattle but use the word "deki" which means "livestock." | ||
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== Examples == | |||
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Here is a dialogue so you can see the plural form in context: | |||
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* Person 1: αα α΅ α£α«? (habet ay-ya?) (How are your friends?) | |||
* Person 2: αα α³α΅ ααα³αα΅ α₯ααα¨α½ α£α (habet-at m-ntae-it b-ma-ers al-lo) (My friends are always good) | |||
== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == | ||
Now that you understand how to form the plural in Tigrinya, you can practice using them in daily conversation. Remember, plurals convey different contexts in Tigrinya culture, so use them correctly to avoid misunderstandings. To improve your [[Language/Tigrinya|Tigrinya]] [[Language/Tigrinya/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=130 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tigrinya/question questions]! | |||
== Sources == | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tigrayans Tigrayans] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tigrinya_language Tigrinya language] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tigrinya_orthography Tigrinya orthography] | |||
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Hi Tigrinya learners! π
In this lesson, we will be exploring the plural form of Tigrinya nouns. As you delve deeper into the Tigrinya language, you will find that a lot of words have irregular plural forms. We will also touch on the cultural context of plurals in Tigrinya.
Make sure to read the entire article and take notes so you can fully understand this concept. Don't forget to practice what you learn and find someone to converse with using Tigrinya. You may also ask any questions on the Polyglot Club website.
Let's get started!
Plurals in Tigrinya
In Tigrinya, most of the time, the plural is indicated by adding the suffix "-at" or "-ot" to the singular form of the noun. For example:
Tigrinya | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
hab | hahb | friend |
hab-at | hahb-aht | friends |
saho | s-aaw-hoh | student |
saho-ot | s-aaw-hoh-oht | students |
tselam | ts-eh-lahm | bird |
tselam-at | ts-eh-lahm-aht | birds |
As you can see in the examples above, the plural of the nouns "hab", "saho", and "tselam" are formed by adding the suffix "-at."
However, some nouns have irregular plurals. Here are a few examples:
Tigrinya | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
ab | ahb | father |
ab-aw | ahb-aw | fathers |
imber | im-ber | finger |
imb-sot | im-aws-oht | fingers |
In the examples above, the noun "ab" has an irregular plural form "ab-aw." Similarly, the noun "imber" has an irregular plural form "imb-sot."
It is essential to remember the irregular plurals as they will be commonly used in Tigrinya.
Cultural Context
Plurals in Tigrinya can convey different contexts in different circumstances. For example, if you are invited to a Tigrinya house and you are offered one single cup of coffee, you can say "sebzi key iyu" which translates to "I want a second cup." The plural form is used instead of the singular form in this case. The usage of plurals conveys respect and politeness in this scenario.
Similarly, the Tigrinya people can use generic plurals in speech to convey plurality. For example, when speaking of a herd of cattle, the Tigrinya people do not use the plural for cattle but use the word "deki" which means "livestock."
Examples
Here is a dialogue so you can see the plural form in context:
- Person 1: αα α΅ α£α«? (habet ay-ya?) (How are your friends?)
- Person 2: αα α³α΅ ααα³αα΅ α₯ααα¨α½ α£α (habet-at m-ntae-it b-ma-ers al-lo) (My friends are always good)
Conclusion
Now that you understand how to form the plural in Tigrinya, you can practice using them in daily conversation. Remember, plurals convey different contexts in Tigrinya culture, so use them correctly to avoid misunderstandings. To improve your Tigrinya Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources