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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).


== Plural Forms ==
'''Edit: many things on this page are incorrect or inaccurate. Corrections are given in bold. Source: native speaker.'''


In Cebuano, there are two types of plural forms: regular and irregular.
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=== Regular Plurals ===
== Introduction ==


Regular plurals are formed by adding the suffix "-ng" to the end of a word. For example, the word "bata" (child) becomes "batang" (children).  
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.


=== Irregular Plurals ===


Irregular plurals are formed by changing the spelling of the word. For example, the word "tawo" (person) becomes "tawohan" (people).  
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]], [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]], [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]] & [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]].</span>
== Nouns ending in -s and -h ==


== Plural Usage ==
For nouns ending in -s and -h, the plural form is created by adding -es at the end. '''Edit: no. Just precede the noun with "mga".'''


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".
Examples:


== Tips for Learning Plurals ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| kalo || ká.l'''ô'''|| hat
|-
| '''mga''' kalo<s>'''s'''</s>|| '''mang.ah''' ká.l'''ô'''|| hats
|-
| sapatos || sa.pá.tos || shoes
|-
|'''mga sapatos'''
|'''mang.ah sah.pá.tos'''
|
|-
| kahoy || ká.hoy || wood
|-
| '''mga''' kahoy<s>'''es'''</s>|| '''mang.ah''' ká.hoy.<s>'''yes'''</s>|| woods
|}
'''*pronunciation for kalo and sapatos is incorrect. Correction given.'''


Here are some tips to help you learn Cebuano plurals:
== Nouns ending in a vowel -- '''emphasis''' ==


* Practice using plurals in conversations with native speakers.
For nouns ending in a vowel, '''emphasis on''' the plural may be formed by adding '''-a''' at the end, '''with "mga" preceding the noun'''
* 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]!
Examples:


<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. 😎
{| class="wikitable"
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| bata || ba.tá || child
|-
| '''mga''' bata'''a'''|| '''mang.ah''' ba.ta-ah || children
|-
| balay || ba.láy || house
|-
| '''mga''' balaya || '''mang.ah''' ba.láy.ah || houses
|}


== Nouns ending in -ng and -m ==


==Related Lessons==
For nouns ending in -ng and -m, the plural is formed by repeating the last two letters. '''This is not a thing (source: native speaker)'''
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
 
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
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
|}
 
== 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. '''This is also not a thing. Just precede the noun with "mga". Don't add any '-s' to any noun to make it plural. See first section.'''
 
Examples:
 
{| 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. 😎
 
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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebuano_grammar Cebuano grammar - Wikipedia]
* [http://learn101.org/cebuano_plural.php Cebuano Plural | LEARN101.ORG]
 
 
<span link>Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]], [[Language/Cebuano/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|Say Hello and Greetings in Cebuano]], [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] & [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Negation|Negation]].</span>
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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]


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Latest revision as of 04:02, 17 August 2023

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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! 😎


Edit: many things on this page are incorrect or inaccurate. Corrections are given in bold. Source: native speaker.

Introduction[edit | edit source]

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.


Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Adjectives, Future Tense, How to Use Have & Give your Opinion.

Nouns ending in -s and -h[edit | edit source]

For nouns ending in -s and -h, the plural form is created by adding -es at the end. Edit: no. Just precede the noun with "mga".

Examples:

Cebuano Pronunciation English
kalo ká.lô hat
mga kalos mang.ah ká.lô hats
sapatos sa.pá.tos shoes
mga sapatos mang.ah sah.pá.tos
kahoy ká.hoy wood
mga kahoyes mang.ah ká.hoy.yes woods

*pronunciation for kalo and sapatos is incorrect. Correction given.

Nouns ending in a vowel -- emphasis[edit | edit source]

For nouns ending in a vowel, emphasis on the plural may be formed by adding -a at the end, with "mga" preceding the noun

Examples:

Cebuano Pronunciation English
bata ba.tá child
mga bataa mang.ah ba.ta-ah children
balay ba.láy house
mga balaya mang.ah ba.láy.ah houses

Nouns ending in -ng and -m[edit | edit source]

For nouns ending in -ng and -m, the plural is formed by repeating the last two letters. This is not a thing (source: native speaker)

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[edit | edit source]

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. This is also not a thing. Just precede the noun with "mga". Don't add any '-s' to any noun to make it plural. See first section.

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]


Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Pronouns, Say Hello and Greetings in Cebuano, Conditional Mood & Negation.

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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