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Agarabi Grammar - Plurals

Hi Agarabi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about plurals in Agarabi grammar. As you continue to learn the Agarabi language, it is essential to understand how to form plurals correctly.

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Pronouns, Negation & Conditional Mood.

Table of Contents[edit | edit source]

Basics[edit | edit source]

In Agarabi, there are different ways to form plurals. One of the easiest ways is to add the suffix "-ne" to the singular form of the word. Here are some examples:

Agarabi	Pronunciation	English
nwanza	/nwanza/	boy
nwanza-ne	/nwanza.ne/	boys
matako	/matako/	buttocks
matako-ne	/matako.ne/	buttocks

Another way to form plurals is to use the suffix "-ha", which is added to the singular form. This method usually applies to words that end in vowels, such as:

Agarabi	Pronunciation	English
roho	/roho/	soul
roho-ha	/roho.ha/	souls
mwana	/mwana/	child
mwana-ha	/mwana.ha/	children

There are also some words in Agarabi that do not follow the above rules for making plurals. These words change entirely in the plural form, and some examples include:

Agarabi	Pronunciation	English
mbuzi	/mbuzi/	goat
mbega	/mbega/	monitor lizard
mbawa	/mbawa/	wing / feather

For these words, the plural form must be memorized.

Contextual Usage[edit | edit source]

To understand plurals fully, it is essential to see how they are used in sentences. Below is a dialogue to illustrate this:

Person 1: Nanjala alinunua nwanza. (Nanjala bought a boy.)
Person 2: Nani walinunua nwanza-ne? (Who bought the boys?)

As the above example shows, adding "-ne" to "nwanza" changes the meaning. It becomes "boys" instead of "boy."

Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]

In some languages, the plural form of a word is only used when speaking of more than one of something. In Agarabi, plurals are used even when speaking of just two items, for example:

Agarabi	Pronunciation	English
nwanza-ne mwezi	/nwanza.ne mwezi/	two boys a month
matako-ne wawili	/matako.ne wawili/	two buttocks

This method applies even when the number after the noun exceeds two.

Another interesting fact is that in some parts of Agarabi speaking communities, people use different suffixes for nouns. For example, people from the coastal areas use "-ne" as the plural suffix instead of "-ha."

Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]

To get some practice with Agarabi plurals, try making some sentences in Agarabi using the different ways we have reviewed above. You can also look for Agarabi language partners on Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources[edit | edit source]

➡ 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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-Hi Agarabi learners!😊<br>Learning [https://polyglotclub.com/language/agarabi Agarabi] 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 Agarabi.
+Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/agarabi Agarabi] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about plurals in Agarabi grammar. As you continue to learn the Agarabi language, it is essential to understand how to form plurals correctly.
+<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Agarabi/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]], [[Language/Agarabi/Grammar/Negation|Negation]] & [[Language/Agarabi/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]].</span>
+== Table of Contents ==
 __TOC__
-== What are Plurals? ==
+== Basics ==
-Plurals are words that refer to more than one person, place, or thing. In Agarabi, plurals are formed by adding suffixes to the end of the word. The suffixes used depend on the gender of the noun.
+In Agarabi, there are different ways to form plurals. One of the easiest ways is to add the suffix "-ne" to the singular form of the word. Here are some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Agarabi !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| nwanza  || /nwanza/ || boy
+|-
+| nwanza-ne  || /nwanza.ne/ || boys
+|-
+| matako || /matako/ || buttocks
+|-
+| matako-ne || /matako.ne/ || buttocks
+|}
+Another way to form plurals is to use the suffix "-ha", which is added to the singular form. This method usually applies to words that end in vowels, such as:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Agarabi !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| roho || /roho/ || soul
+|-
+| roho-ha || /roho.ha/ || souls
+|-
+| mwana || /mwana/ || child
+|-
+| mwana-ha || /mwana.ha/ || children
+|}
+There are also some words in Agarabi that do not follow the above rules for making plurals. These words change entirely in the plural form, and some examples include:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Agarabi !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| mbuzi || /mbuzi/ || goat
+|-
+| mbega || /mbega/ || monitor lizard
+|-
+| mbawa || /mbawa/ || wing / feather
+|}
+For these words, the plural form must be memorized.
+== Contextual Usage ==
+To understand plurals fully, it is essential to see how they are used in sentences. Below is a dialogue to illustrate this:
-=== Masculine Nouns ===
+* Person 1: Nanjala alinunua nwanza. (Nanjala bought a boy.)
-Masculine nouns take the suffix -an when forming plurals. For example, the singular form of the word for "man" is ''adam'', and the plural form is ''adaman''.
+* Person 2: Nani walinunua nwanza-ne? (Who bought the boys?)
-=== Feminine Nouns ===
+As the above example shows, adding "-ne" to "nwanza" changes the meaning. It becomes "boys" instead of "boy."
-Feminine nouns take the suffix -at when forming plurals. For example, the singular form of the word for "woman" is ''zawj'', and the plural form is ''zawjat''.
-=== Neuter Nouns ===
+== Interesting Facts ==
-Neuter nouns take the suffix -in when forming plurals. For example, the singular form of the word for "book" is ''kitab'', and the plural form is ''kitabin''.
+In some languages, the plural form of a word is only used when speaking of more than one of something. In Agarabi, plurals are used even when speaking of just two items, for example:
-== Irregular Plurals ==
+{| class="wikitable"
-Some nouns have irregular plurals. These nouns do not follow the rules above and must be memorized. Here are some examples:
+! Agarabi !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| nwanza-ne mwezi || /nwanza.ne mwezi/ || two boys a month
+|-
+| matako-ne wawili || /matako.ne wawili/ || two buttocks
+|}
-* ''bint'' (girl) → ''banat'' (girls)
+This method applies even when the number after the noun exceeds two.
-* ''sayyid'' (lord) → ''as-sayyidin'' (lords)
-* ''mawlid'' (birthday) → ''amwal'' (birthdays)
-== Practice ==
+Another interesting fact is that in some parts of Agarabi speaking communities, people use different suffixes for nouns. For example, people from the coastal areas use "-ne" as the plural suffix instead of "-ha."
-Now that you know the basics of forming plurals in Agarabi, it's time to practice! Try to form the plurals of the following words:
-* ''kalb'' (dog)
+== Practice Exercise ==
-* ''hikayah'' (story)
+To get some practice with Agarabi plurals, try making some sentences in Agarabi using the different ways we have reviewed above. You can also look for Agarabi language partners on [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club]. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=233 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/agarabi/question questions]!
-* ''rajul'' (man)
-Answers:
+== Sources ==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agarabi_language Agarabi language]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plural Plural]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffix Suffix]
-* ''kalaban'' (dogs)
+<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. 😎
-* ''hikayat'' (stories)
-* ''rajulan'' (men)
-To improve your [[Language/Agarabi|Agarabi]] [[Language/Agarabi/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=233 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/agarabi/question questions]!
+{{#seo:
+|title=Agarabi Grammar - Plurals
+|keywords=Agarabi, plurals, suffix, language learning, grammar
+|description=In this Agarabi Grammar lesson, you will learn about plurals and how to form them. We will focus on the use of suffixes and contextual usage of plurals in Agarabi.
+}}
-<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/Agarabi/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
+* [[Language/Agarabi/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
+* [[Language/Agarabi/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Agarabi/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
+* [[Language/Agarabi/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
+* [[Language/Agarabi/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
+* [[Language/Agarabi/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
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