Difference between revisions of "Language/Corsican/Grammar/Plurals"

From Polyglot Club WIKI
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (Quick edit)
m (Quick edit)
Line 3: Line 3:


<div class="pg_page_title">Corsican Grammar - Plurals</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Corsican Grammar - Plurals</div>
Hi Corsican learners!😊<br>Learning [https://polyglotclub.com/language/corsican Corsican] Grammar can be a challenge, but with the right approach and dedication, you can master it in no time!
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/corsican Corsican] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about plurals in the Corsican language.
 
__TOC__
__TOC__


== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
In this lesson, we will be looking at the basics of Corsican plurals. We will cover the rules for forming plurals, as well as some common exceptions.
In Corsican, plurals are formed in various ways depending on the gender and final consonants of the noun. Understanding plural formations can be complex, but it's an essential aspect of learning the language. In this lesson, we will break it down to make it easier.
 
== Plural endings ==
Plurals are formed according to the final consonant of the noun in Corsican. There are three different endings for plural nouns:
 
=== Plural in -i ===
Nouns ending with a vowel will add the suffix -i. Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Corsican !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|chjuculu  || /kyku'ly / || cherries
|signura || /siɲu'ra / || ladies
|capuccinu  || /kaput'tʃinu/ || cappuccinos
|}
 
=== Plural in -a ===
Nouns ending with -u, -e or -o will have their final vowel changed to -a. Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Corsican !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|portu  || /'pɔrta/ || ports
|telefonu  || /tele'fonu/ || telephones
|pane  || /'pane/ || bread
|}


== Regular Plurals ==
=== Plural in -i/-a/-i/-e ===
The most common way to form plurals in Corsican is by adding the suffix -i to the end of the word. For example:
Nouns ending with a consonant (excluding -r) will add the suffix -i/-a/-i/-e. This ending has a strong connection to Italian plural formations.


* ''casa'' (house) becomes ''case'' (houses)
{| class="wikitable"
* ''pianu'' (floor) becomes ''piani'' (floors)
! Corsican !! Pronunciation !! English
* ''amica'' (friend) becomes ''amichi'' (friends)
|-
|oliu  || /'olju/ || oils
|latte  || /'latte/ || milk
|cumprera  || /kum'prera/ || buyers
|}


However, there are some exceptions to this rule.
=== Plural in -s ===
Nouns ending with -r, -l or -n will add -s. This ending is common in French plural forms but also used by Corsicans. Here are some examples:


=== Exceptions ===
{| class="wikitable"
Some words ending in -a, -e, or -u do not take the -i suffix. Instead, they take the suffix -e. For example:
! Corsican !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|chjama  || /'kjama/ || rooms
|candelu  || /kan'dɛlu/ || candles
|pistaciu  || /pi'statsju/ || pistachios
|}


* ''manu'' (hand) becomes ''mane'' (hands)
== Dialogue ==
* ''idea'' (idea) becomes ''idee'' (ideas)
- Person 1: Un buecu di formaiu, per piacè. (A piece of cheese, please.)
* ''lingua'' (language) becomes ''lingue'' (languages)
- Person 2: Eccu, duie formaii per u signore. (Here are two cheeses for the gentleman.)
- Person 1: Grazie, li cavaru à u supermercatu vicinu. (Thank you, I got them at the nearby supermarket.)


There are also some words that take the suffix -a instead of -i or -e. For example:  
== Exceptions ==
There are some nouns that do not follow the general rule of plural formation in Corsican. Here are some examples:


* ''cavallu'' (horse) becomes ''cavalla'' (horses)
{| class="wikitable"
* ''frutta'' (fruit) becomes ''frutta'' (fruits)
! Corsican !! Pronunciation !! English
* ''stella'' (star) becomes ''stelle'' (stars)
|-
|ghjenti  || /'dʒenti/ || people
|fratelli  || /fra'tɛl:ɪ / || brothers
|peccerelle  || /peʧɛ'rɛllɛ/ || prawns
|}


Finally, there are some words that do not change at all when forming the plural. For example:  
== Practice ==
Let's practice plurals with the following words:


* ''occhi'' (eye) becomes ''occhi'' (eyes)
- tesori  (treasures)
* ''denti'' (tooth) becomes ''denti'' (teeth)
- sapone (soaps)
* ''figliu'' (son) becomes ''figliu'' (sons)
- pirulete (lollipops)
- burriche (butterflies)
- spagnolu (Spanish)


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==
Now you know the basics of forming plurals in Corsican. Remember to practice regularly and to use the resources available to you, such as [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club], to help you improve your understanding of the language.  
In this lesson, we have learned about the different ways to form plurals in Corsican. Remember that practice is key to mastering plurals. To improve your [[Language/Corsican|Corsican]] [[Language/Corsican/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=29 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/corsican/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. 😎


== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corsican_language Corsican language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corsican_grammar Grammar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corsica Corsica]


==Related Lessons==
{{#seo:
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Personal-pronouns|Personal pronouns]]
|title=Corsican Grammar - Plurals
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
|keywords=Corsican, Grammar, Plurals, language, nouns, examples
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
|description=In this lesson, you will learn about plurals formations in Corsican with examples and exceptions.
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
}}
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]


{{Corsican-Page-Bottom}}
{{Corsican-Page-Bottom}}

Revision as of 00:10, 5 March 2023

Corsican-Language-PolyglotClub.png
Corsican Grammar - Plurals

Hi Corsican learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about plurals in the Corsican language.

Introduction

In Corsican, plurals are formed in various ways depending on the gender and final consonants of the noun. Understanding plural formations can be complex, but it's an essential aspect of learning the language. In this lesson, we will break it down to make it easier.

Plural endings

Plurals are formed according to the final consonant of the noun in Corsican. There are three different endings for plural nouns:

Plural in -i

Nouns ending with a vowel will add the suffix -i. Here are some examples:

Corsican Pronunciation English
chjuculu /kyku'ly / cherries signura /siɲu'ra / ladies capuccinu /kaput'tʃinu/ cappuccinos

Plural in -a

Nouns ending with -u, -e or -o will have their final vowel changed to -a. Here are some examples:

Corsican Pronunciation English
portu /'pɔrta/ ports telefonu /tele'fonu/ telephones pane /'pane/ bread

Plural in -i/-a/-i/-e

Nouns ending with a consonant (excluding -r) will add the suffix -i/-a/-i/-e. This ending has a strong connection to Italian plural formations.

Corsican Pronunciation English
oliu /'olju/ oils latte /'latte/ milk cumprera /kum'prera/ buyers

Plural in -s

Nouns ending with -r, -l or -n will add -s. This ending is common in French plural forms but also used by Corsicans. Here are some examples:

Corsican Pronunciation English
chjama /'kjama/ rooms candelu /kan'dɛlu/ candles pistaciu /pi'statsju/ pistachios

Dialogue

- Person 1: Un buecu di formaiu, per piacè. (A piece of cheese, please.) - Person 2: Eccu, duie formaii per u signore. (Here are two cheeses for the gentleman.) - Person 1: Grazie, li cavaru à u supermercatu vicinu. (Thank you, I got them at the nearby supermarket.)

Exceptions

There are some nouns that do not follow the general rule of plural formation in Corsican. Here are some examples:

Corsican Pronunciation English
ghjenti /'dʒenti/ people fratelli /fra'tɛl:ɪ / brothers peccerelle /peʧɛ'rɛllɛ/ prawns

Practice

Let's practice plurals with the following words:

- tesori (treasures) - sapone (soaps) - pirulete (lollipops) - burriche (butterflies) - spagnolu (Spanish)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned about the different ways to form plurals in Corsican. Remember that practice is key to mastering plurals. To improve your Corsican Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources


Retrieved from "https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/index.php?title=Language/Corsican/Grammar/Plurals&oldid=165872"