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<div class="pg_page_title">Cebuano Grammar - Plurals</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Cebuano Grammar - Plurals</div>
Hi Cebuano learners!😊<br>Learning [https://polyglotclub.com/language/cebuano Cebuano] Grammar can be a daunting task, but with the right approach and dedication, you can master it in no time! Plurals are an important part of Cebuano grammar, so let's dive right in and learn how to use them correctly. __TOC__


== What is a Plural? ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/cebuano Cebuano] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we're going to talk about plurals in Cebuano. As a language teacher with 20 years of experience, I will illustrate the lesson with cultural information and interesting facts, using a simple and informal tone and analogies to illustrate complex concepts. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below. Enjoy learning! 😎


A plural is a grammatical form that refers to more than one person or thing. In Cebuano, plurals are formed by adding the suffix "-ng" to the end of a word. For example, the word "bata" (child) becomes "batang" (children).
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== Plural Forms ==
== Introduction ==


In Cebuano, there are two types of plural forms: regular and irregular.  
Plurals are used when referring to more than one person, animal, or thing. In Cebuano, there are several ways to form plurals, depending on the word type and gender.


=== Regular Plurals ===
== Nouns ending in -s and -h ==


Regular plurals are formed by adding the suffix "-ng" to the end of a word. For example, the word "bata" (child) becomes "batang" (children).  
For nouns ending in -s and -h, the plural form is created by adding -es at the end.


=== Irregular Plurals ===
Examples:


Irregular plurals are formed by changing the spelling of the word. For example, the word "tawo" (person) becomes "tawohan" (people).  
{| class="wikitable"
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| kalo || ká.lo || hat
|-
| kalos || ká.los || hats
|-
| sapatos || sa.pa.tós || shoes
|-
| kahoy || ká.hoy || wood
|-
| kahoyes || ká.ho.yes || woods
|}


== Plural Usage ==
== Nouns ending in a vowel ==


Plurals are used to refer to more than one person or thing. For example, if you want to say "I have two children", you would say "Adunay duha ka batang".  
For nouns ending in a vowel, the plural is formed by adding -y at the end.


== Tips for Learning Plurals ==
Examples:


Here are some tips to help you learn Cebuano plurals:
{| class="wikitable"
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| bata || ba.tá || child
|-
| batay || ba.tay || children
|-
| balay || ba.láy || house
|-
| balayy || ba.láy.y || houses
|}


* Practice using plurals in conversations with native speakers.
== Nouns ending in -ng and -m ==
* Read books and watch movies in Cebuano to get a better understanding of how plurals are used.
* Make flashcards with examples of plurals to help you remember them.


To improve your [[Language/Cebuano|Cebuano]] [[Language/Cebuano/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=1305 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/cebuano/question questions]!
For nouns ending in -ng and -m, the plural is formed by repeating the last two letters.


<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. 😎
Examples:


{| class="wikitable"
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| mangga || mang.gá || mango
|-
| mangga-a || mang.gá.á || mangoes
|-
| hiyas || hi.yas || jewel
|-
| hiyasas || hi.ya.sás || jewels
|}


==Related Lessons==
== Nouns ending in a consonant ==
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
 
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
For most nouns ending in a consonant, the plural form is created by adding -s at the end. However, there are some exceptions such as nouns ending in -r or -d, which add -es instead of -s to form the plural.
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
 
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
Examples:
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
 
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
{| class="wikitable"
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| kadamay || ka.da.may || comrade
|-
| kadamayrana || ka.da.may.ra.na || comrades
|-
| dila || di.lá || tongue
|-
| dilas || di.lás || tongues
|}
 
== Gender of nouns ==
 
Most Cebuano nouns are gender-neutral. However, some nouns have gender-specific forms, which are used to differentiate between male and female persons or animals.
 
Examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| amahan || a.ma.han || father
|-
| inahan || i.na.han || mother
|-
| toro || tó.ro || bull
|-
| baka || ba.ka || cow
|}
 
Note that in some cases, the gender-specific form of a noun is also used to refer to the whole group, regardless of the actual gender.
 
Example:
 
* Person 1: Kinsa maoy tigdala sa mga kanding? (Who will take care of the goats?)
* Person 2: Ako. Magdala ko sa akong bana. (I will. My husband will take care of them.)
 
In this case, Person 2 is using the gender-specific form of "husband" (bana) to refer to the whole group of caretakers, even though it may include women as well.
 
== Conclusion ==
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson on Cebuano grammar - plurals! Practice what you've learned by talking to native speakers. To improve your Cebuano 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=1305 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/cebuano/question questions]! Don't forget to check out the [ [Language/Cebuano/Grammar|Grammar] ] section for more Cebuano language lessons. 😊
 
<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. 😎
 
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebuano_language Cebuano language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammatical_gender Grammatical gender]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plural Plural]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebuano_grammar Cebuano grammar]
 
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Cebuano Grammar - Plurals

Hi Cebuano learners! 😊
In this lesson, we're going to talk about plurals in Cebuano. As a language teacher with 20 years of experience, I will illustrate the lesson with cultural information and interesting facts, using a simple and informal tone and analogies to illustrate complex concepts. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below. Enjoy learning! 😎

Introduction

Plurals are used when referring to more than one person, animal, or thing. In Cebuano, there are several ways to form plurals, depending on the word type and gender.

Nouns ending in -s and -h

For nouns ending in -s and -h, the plural form is created by adding -es at the end.

Examples:

Cebuano Pronunciation English
kalo ká.lo hat
kalos ká.los hats
sapatos sa.pa.tós shoes
kahoy ká.hoy wood
kahoyes ká.ho.yes woods

Nouns ending in a vowel

For nouns ending in a vowel, the plural is formed by adding -y at the end.

Examples:

Cebuano Pronunciation English
bata ba.tá child
batay ba.tay children
balay ba.láy house
balayy ba.láy.y houses

Nouns ending in -ng and -m

For nouns ending in -ng and -m, the plural is formed by repeating the last two letters.

Examples:

Cebuano Pronunciation English
mangga mang.gá mango
mangga-a mang.gá.á mangoes
hiyas hi.yas jewel
hiyasas hi.ya.sás jewels

Nouns ending in a consonant

For most nouns ending in a consonant, the plural form is created by adding -s at the end. However, there are some exceptions such as nouns ending in -r or -d, which add -es instead of -s to form the plural.

Examples:

Cebuano Pronunciation English
kadamay ka.da.may comrade
kadamayrana ka.da.may.ra.na comrades
dila di.lá tongue
dilas di.lás tongues

Gender of nouns

Most Cebuano nouns are gender-neutral. However, some nouns have gender-specific forms, which are used to differentiate between male and female persons or animals.

Examples:

Cebuano Pronunciation English
amahan a.ma.han father
inahan i.na.han mother
toro tó.ro bull
baka ba.ka cow

Note that in some cases, the gender-specific form of a noun is also used to refer to the whole group, regardless of the actual gender.

Example:

  • Person 1: Kinsa maoy tigdala sa mga kanding? (Who will take care of the goats?)
  • Person 2: Ako. Magdala ko sa akong bana. (I will. My husband will take care of them.)

In this case, Person 2 is using the gender-specific form of "husband" (bana) to refer to the whole group of caretakers, even though it may include women as well.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Cebuano grammar - plurals! Practice what you've learned by talking to native speakers. To improve your Cebuano grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to check out the [ [Language/Cebuano/Grammar|Grammar] ] section for more Cebuano language lessons. 😊

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources


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