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Hi Fon learners!😊<br>Learning [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fon Fon] Grammar can be a challenging task, but with the right approach and dedication, you can master it in no time! In this lesson, we will focus on plurals in Fon. __TOC__


== Plural Formation ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fon Fon] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about plurals in Fon. Understanding how to form plurals is an essential part of learning the Fon language. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to form plurals correctly in Fon.


In Fon, there are two ways to form plurals: by adding a suffix or by reduplication.
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=== Suffix ===
== Introduction ==


The most common way to form plurals is by adding a suffix. The suffix used depends on the noun's gender. For masculine nouns, the suffix is -ɖo, while for feminine nouns, the suffix is -ɔ.  
In the Fon language, a noun can be singular or plural. The singular form describes one object, and the plural form describes more than one object. For example, one Fon word for "table" is "dé". If you want to talk about two tables, you need to use the plural form, which is "de-dé".


For example, the plural of the masculine noun ɖe (man) is ɖeɖo (men), and the plural of the feminine noun ɔ (woman) is ɔɔ (women).  
In this lesson, we will learn how to form plurals and some interesting facts about plural nouns in Fon.


=== Reduplication ===


The other way to form plurals is by reduplication. This means repeating the noun twice. For example, the plural of the noun ɖe (man) is ɖeɖe (men).  
<span link>Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: [[Language/Fon/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use "Be"]], [[Language/Fon/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] & [[Language/Fon/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]].</span>
== Forming Plurals in Fon ==


Reduplication is used mainly for nouns that end in a vowel, such as ɔ (woman). The plural of ɔ (woman) is ɔɔ (women).  
To form plurals in Fon, we add a suffix to the end of the noun. The suffixes used for plurals are "-n" and "-yi".


== Plural Agreement ==
The suffix "-n" is added to a noun ending in a consonant. For example:


When using a plural noun, the verb must also be in the plural form. For example, if the subject is ɖeɖo (men), the verb must also be in the plural form.
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| blò || [blɔ́] || tree
| blò-n || [blɔ́ʔɔ́n] || trees
|-
| mami || [màmì] || mother
| mami-n || [màmìʔìn] || mothers
|}


For example, the sentence "The men are eating" would be "ɖeɖo ɖo ɖɔ".  
The suffix "-yi" is added to a noun ending in a vowel. For example:


== Plural Possessives ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| yé || [jé] || house
| yé-yi || [jéjí] || houses
|-
| sùù || [sùù] || market
| sùù-yi || [sùùjí] || markets
|}


When forming possessives with plural nouns, the possessive marker is added after the plural suffix. For example, the possessive of ɖeɖo (men) is ɖeɖo-wɔ (their).  
Some nouns have irregular plural forms. Here are a few examples:


For example, the sentence "The men's house" would be "ɖeɖo-wɔ ɖɔ".
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ayi || [àjì] || egg
| ahwé-yi || [àxwéjí] || eggs
|-
| hulu || [húlú] || ball
| hulu-zù || [húlúzù] || balls
|}


== Conclusion ==
Fon also has a collective plural form. The collective plural is used when referring to a group of objects as a single entity. For example:


In this lesson, we have learned about plurals in Fon. We have seen that there are two ways to form plurals: by adding a suffix or by reduplication. We have also seen that when using a plural noun, the verb must also be in the plural form. Finally, we have seen that when forming possessives with plural nouns, the possessive marker is added after the plural suffix.
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| djó || [djó] || chicken
| djó-sé || [djósé] || flock of chickens
|}


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. 😎
== Interesting Facts ==
 
In Fon, there are some plural markers that are added to the beginning of the noun instead of the end. These markers are used for some body parts and animals. Here are a few examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| éó || [éó] || eye
| méó || [méó] || eyes
|-
| élyi || [élyí] || mouth
| mèlyi || [mèlyí] || mouths
|-
| sùù || [sùù] || market
| zsùù || [zsùù] || markets
|}
 
Another interesting fact is that some foods have plural forms because they are usually sold in bunches or groups. For example:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| òkwá-jì || [òkwádì] || banana
| òkwá-wé || [òkwáwé] || bunch of bananas
|-
| lóòsì || [lóòsì] || plantain
| lóòsí-zù || [lóòsízù] || bunch of plantains
|}
 
By learning about these cultural aspects of the Fon language, you can further your understanding and appreciation of the language and the people who speak it.
 
== Dialogue ==
 
To see plurals in context, here's a dialogue between two friends:
 
* Person 1:  Mi cù? (What's up?)
* Person 2:  Mi dé-dé lo (I'm looking at the tables)
* Person 1:  Ha. Duhún? (Really? Where?)
* Person 2:  Lo médu (In the market)
* Person 1:  Ah, kédó sùù-yi-sé nú. (Ah, there are many markets there.)
* Person 2:  Yes. Kédó sùù-sé yóo novu (Yes. There's a new market).
 
== Practice Exercise ==
 
To practice what we've learned, try forming the correct plural form for the following words:
 
1. zé - [solution: zé-yi]
2. koló - [solution: koló-n]
3. djó - [solution: djó-sé]
4. mèlyi - [solution: mélyi]
 
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==Sources==
* [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fon Fon Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster]
 
Don't stop here! Keep practicing your [[Language/Fon|Fon]] [[Language/Fon/Grammar|Grammar]] and expand your vocabulary by talking to native speakers on [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club]. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=2053 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fon/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. 😎
 
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|description=Learn how to form plurals in Fon, an essential part of understanding the Fon language. Find cultural information and practice exercises to enhance your learning experience.
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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Fon/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Fon/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Fon/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Fon/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Fon/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Fon/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Fon/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Fon/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]


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Fon Grammar - Plurals

Hi Fon learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about plurals in Fon. Understanding how to form plurals is an essential part of learning the Fon language. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to form plurals correctly in Fon.

Introduction[edit | edit source]

In the Fon language, a noun can be singular or plural. The singular form describes one object, and the plural form describes more than one object. For example, one Fon word for "table" is "dé". If you want to talk about two tables, you need to use the plural form, which is "de-dé".

In this lesson, we will learn how to form plurals and some interesting facts about plural nouns in Fon.


Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: How to Use "Be", Pronouns & Adjectives.

Forming Plurals in Fon[edit | edit source]

To form plurals in Fon, we add a suffix to the end of the noun. The suffixes used for plurals are "-n" and "-yi".

The suffix "-n" is added to a noun ending in a consonant. For example:

Fon Pronunciation English
blò [blɔ́] tree blò-n [blɔ́ʔɔ́n] trees
mami [màmì] mother mami-n [màmìʔìn] mothers

The suffix "-yi" is added to a noun ending in a vowel. For example:

Fon Pronunciation English
yé [jé] house yé-yi [jéjí] houses
sùù [sùù] market sùù-yi [sùùjí] markets

Some nouns have irregular plural forms. Here are a few examples:

Fon Pronunciation English
ayi [àjì] egg ahwé-yi [àxwéjí] eggs
hulu [húlú] ball hulu-zù [húlúzù] balls

Fon also has a collective plural form. The collective plural is used when referring to a group of objects as a single entity. For example:

Fon Pronunciation English
djó [djó] chicken djó-sé [djósé] flock of chickens

Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]

In Fon, there are some plural markers that are added to the beginning of the noun instead of the end. These markers are used for some body parts and animals. Here are a few examples:

Fon Pronunciation English
éó [éó] eye méó [méó] eyes
élyi [élyí] mouth mèlyi [mèlyí] mouths
sùù [sùù] market zsùù [zsùù] markets

Another interesting fact is that some foods have plural forms because they are usually sold in bunches or groups. For example:

Fon Pronunciation English
òkwá-jì [òkwádì] banana òkwá-wé [òkwáwé] bunch of bananas
lóòsì [lóòsì] plantain lóòsí-zù [lóòsízù] bunch of plantains

By learning about these cultural aspects of the Fon language, you can further your understanding and appreciation of the language and the people who speak it.

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

To see plurals in context, here's a dialogue between two friends:

  • Person 1: Mi cù? (What's up?)
  • Person 2: Mi dé-dé lo (I'm looking at the tables)
  • Person 1: Ha. Duhún? (Really? Where?)
  • Person 2: Lo médu (In the market)
  • Person 1: Ah, kédó sùù-yi-sé nú. (Ah, there are many markets there.)
  • Person 2: Yes. Kédó sùù-sé yóo novu (Yes. There's a new market).

Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]

To practice what we've learned, try forming the correct plural form for the following words:

1. zé - [solution: zé-yi] 2. koló - [solution: koló-n] 3. djó - [solution: djó-sé] 4. mèlyi - [solution: mélyi]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Don't stop here! Keep practicing your Fon Grammar and expand your vocabulary by talking to native speakers on Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ 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. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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