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Learning the plural forms of Northern Uzbek words is an essential part of mastering the language. Plurals are used to indicate more than one of something, and they can be tricky to learn. In this lesson, we'll look at the rules for forming plurals in Northern Uzbek.  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/northern-uzbek Northern Uzbek] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will explore the plural form of Northern Uzbek nouns and adjectives. Knowing how to create plurals is essential to be able to communicate effectively in this language.  


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== Nouns ==


Nouns in Northern Uzbek are usually made plural by adding the suffix -lar. For example, the singular form of the word "book" is "kitob", and the plural form is "kitoblar".
<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]], [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]], [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]] & [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Accusative-case|Accusative case]].</span>
== What is a plural? ==


=== Exceptions ===
A plural is the form of a word that represents more than one person, animal, place, thing or concept. In Northern Uzbek, as in many other languages, plurals are formed by adding a suffix to the singular form of a noun or an adjective.


There are some exceptions to this rule. For example, nouns ending in -a or -i do not take the -lar suffix. Instead, they take the suffix -lar or -lar. For example, the singular form of the word "house" is "xona", and the plural form is "xonolar".  
Let's take the word "kitob" (book) as an example. To create its plural form, we add the suffix "-lar" to it. The plural form of "kitob" is therefore "kitoblar" (books).


=== Irregular Plurals ===
Here is a list of some common plural suffixes in Northern Uzbek:
- -lar: used with most nouns and adjectives ending in a vowel sound
- -lar/-ler: used with most nouns and adjectives ending in a consonant sound


Some nouns have irregular plural forms. For example, the singular form of the word "child" is "bolalik", and the plural form is "bolalar".
== Plurals of nouns ==
1. Plurals with the suffix -lar/-ler
This suffix is added to most of the words ending in a consonant sound.
{| class="wikitable"
! Northern Uzbek !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| kitob || [ki'tob] || book
|-
| uy || [u:j] || house
|-
| bozor || [bo'zor] || market
|-
| qalampir || [qalan'pir] || pencil
|-
| avtomobil || [əvtomi'bil] || car
|}


== Adjectives ==
2. Plurals with the suffix -lar
This suffix is added to most of the words ending in a vowel sound.


Adjectives in Northern Uzbek are usually made plural by adding the suffix -lar. For example, the singular form of the word "beautiful" is "yaxshi", and the plural form is "yaxshilar".
{| class="wikitable"
! Northern Uzbek !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| oʻylarning || ['o:jlarning] || dreams
|-
| ayninning || ['a:jninning] || mirrors
|-
| yuqorining || ['juqorining] || tops
|-
| eshittiroʻq || [eʃitti'roq] || ears
|-
| turli || ['turli] || kinds
|}


=== Exceptions ===
3. Plurals with the suffix -ni
This suffix is added to words ending in -li.


There are some exceptions to this rule. For example, adjectives ending in -a or -i do not take the -lar suffix. Instead, they take the suffix -lar or -lar. For example, the singular form of the word "happy" is "xush", and the plural form is "xushlar".
{| class="wikitable"
! Northern Uzbek !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| saxifanini || [ saksi'fanini] || cacti
|-
| qaynagini || [qajna'ɣini] || boilers
|-
| qogʻozni || [qo'ɣozni] || papers
|-
| choyxonasini || [ʧojxona'sini] || tea houses
|-
| damqalqini || ['damqalqini] || axes
|}


=== Irregular Plurals ===
== Plurals of adjectives ==  
Adjectives in Northern Uzbek can also take plural forms. The plural forms of adjectives are formed by adding the appropriate plural suffixes to their singular form.


Some adjectives have irregular plural forms. For example, the singular form of the word "good" is "yaxshi", and the plural form is "yaxshiylar".  
1. Plurals with the suffix -lar/-ler
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Northern Uzbek !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| yaxshi || ['jaʃʃi] || good
|-
| chet || ['ʧet] || different
|-
| yosh || [joʃ] || young
|-
| qiziq || [qizi'q] || interesting
|-
| qayda || [qaj'da] || where
|}
 
2. Plurals with the suffix -lar
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Northern Uzbek !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| qizil || ['qiziɫ] || red
|-
| koʻk || [koʻk] || blue
|-
| oq || ['oq] || white
|-
| qora || [qo'ra] || black
|-
| yomon || ['jo:mon] || bad
|}
 
In Northern Uzbek, some adjectives are invariable, which means that their singular and plural form is the same. For example: "qari" (large), "kichik" (small), "oʻrtacha" (average), and "ajoyib" (amazing).
 
== Plurals in context ==
 
Let's have a conversation in Northern Uzbek using plurals:
 
* Person 1: Salom, Bugun uyidan chiqib, koʻp kitoblar sotib oldim. ("Hello, today I went out of the house and bought many books.")
* Person 2: Qayerdan sotib oldingiz? ("Where did you buy them?")
* Person 1: Bozoridan sotib oldim. ("I bought them from the market.")
* Person 2: Ajoyib! Uyda bu kitoblar qayerga qoʻygan? ("Amazing! Where did you put these books at home?")
* Person 1: Bu kitoblar kitobxonada turadi. ("These books will be in the library.")


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==
In this lesson, we have seen how to create plurals in Northern Uzbek for nouns and adjectives. Remember that practice makes perfect, so don't hesitate to use what you have learned by talking to native speakers on [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=138 Northern Uzbek speakers] and asking them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/northern-uzbek/question questions].
To improve your [[Language/Northern-uzbek|Northern Uzbek]] [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website.
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== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbek_language Uzbek language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbekistan Uzbekistan]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammatical_number Grammatical number]


In this lesson, we've looked at the rules for forming plurals in Northern Uzbek. We've seen that most nouns and adjectives take the suffix -lar, but there are some exceptions and irregular plurals.


If you want to practice your Northern Uzbek skills, why not join the [https://PolyglotClub.com Polyglot Club] community? You can find native speakers and other learners who can help you improve your language skills.  
<span link>Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Adjective-Agreement|Northern Uzbek Grammar → Basic Sentence Structures → Adjective ...]], [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Imperative-of-verbs|Imperative of verbs]], [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Plural|Plural]] & [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]].</span>
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<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. 😎
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Formal-and-informal-YOU|Formal and informal YOU]]
* [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Sentence-structure|Sentence structure]]
* [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/The-verb-KELMOQ-–-to-come|The verb KELMOQ – to come]]
* [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Orthographic-rules|Orthographic rules]]
* [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Past-Perfect-Tense|Past Perfect Tense]]
* [[Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Past-Tense|Past Tense]]


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Northern Uzbek Grammar - Plurals

Hi Northern Uzbek learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore the plural form of Northern Uzbek nouns and adjectives. Knowing how to create plurals is essential to be able to communicate effectively in this language.


Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Pronouns, Future Tense, Adjectives & Accusative case.

What is a plural?[edit | edit source]

A plural is the form of a word that represents more than one person, animal, place, thing or concept. In Northern Uzbek, as in many other languages, plurals are formed by adding a suffix to the singular form of a noun or an adjective.

Let's take the word "kitob" (book) as an example. To create its plural form, we add the suffix "-lar" to it. The plural form of "kitob" is therefore "kitoblar" (books).

Here is a list of some common plural suffixes in Northern Uzbek: - -lar: used with most nouns and adjectives ending in a vowel sound - -lar/-ler: used with most nouns and adjectives ending in a consonant sound

Plurals of nouns[edit | edit source]

1. Plurals with the suffix -lar/-ler This suffix is added to most of the words ending in a consonant sound.

Northern Uzbek Pronunciation English
kitob [ki'tob] book
uy [u:j] house
bozor [bo'zor] market
qalampir [qalan'pir] pencil
avtomobil [əvtomi'bil] car

2. Plurals with the suffix -lar This suffix is added to most of the words ending in a vowel sound.

Northern Uzbek Pronunciation English
oʻylarning ['o:jlarning] dreams
ayninning ['a:jninning] mirrors
yuqorining ['juqorining] tops
eshittiroʻq [eʃitti'roq] ears
turli ['turli] kinds

3. Plurals with the suffix -ni This suffix is added to words ending in -li.

Northern Uzbek Pronunciation English
saxifanini [ saksi'fanini] cacti
qaynagini [qajna'ɣini] boilers
qogʻozni [qo'ɣozni] papers
choyxonasini [ʧojxona'sini] tea houses
damqalqini ['damqalqini] axes

Plurals of adjectives[edit | edit source]

Adjectives in Northern Uzbek can also take plural forms. The plural forms of adjectives are formed by adding the appropriate plural suffixes to their singular form.

1. Plurals with the suffix -lar/-ler

Northern Uzbek Pronunciation English
yaxshi ['jaʃʃi] good
chet ['ʧet] different
yosh [joʃ] young
qiziq [qizi'q] interesting
qayda [qaj'da] where

2. Plurals with the suffix -lar

Northern Uzbek Pronunciation English
qizil ['qiziɫ] red
koʻk [koʻk] blue
oq ['oq] white
qora [qo'ra] black
yomon ['jo:mon] bad

In Northern Uzbek, some adjectives are invariable, which means that their singular and plural form is the same. For example: "qari" (large), "kichik" (small), "oʻrtacha" (average), and "ajoyib" (amazing).

Plurals in context[edit | edit source]

Let's have a conversation in Northern Uzbek using plurals:

  • Person 1: Salom, Bugun uyidan chiqib, koʻp kitoblar sotib oldim. ("Hello, today I went out of the house and bought many books.")
  • Person 2: Qayerdan sotib oldingiz? ("Where did you buy them?")
  • Person 1: Bozoridan sotib oldim. ("I bought them from the market.")
  • Person 2: Ajoyib! Uyda bu kitoblar qayerga qoʻygan? ("Amazing! Where did you put these books at home?")
  • Person 1: Bu kitoblar kitobxonada turadi. ("These books will be in the library.")

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have seen how to create plurals in Northern Uzbek for nouns and adjectives. Remember that practice makes perfect, so don't hesitate to use what you have learned by talking to native speakers on Northern Uzbek speakers and asking them any questions.

To improve your Northern Uzbek Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website.

➡ 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[edit | edit source]


Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: Northern Uzbek Grammar → Basic Sentence Structures → Adjective ..., Imperative of verbs, Plural & How to Use Have.

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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