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Hello everybody,


In today's lesson you will learn '''THE NOMINATIVE CASE''' in Catalan.
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Hi Catalan learners! 😊<br>
In today's lesson, we're going to talk about the Nominative Case.


Good learning! :)
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== Introduction ==
The Nominative Case is used for the subject of a sentence. It is the default case for most Catalan nouns and pronouns.
 
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons:</span> [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/How-to-say-%22there-is%22-in-Catalan|How to say "there is" in Catalan]], [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Indefinite-Articles-in-Catalan|Indefinite Articles in Catalan]], [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Locative-Case-in-Catalan|Locative Case in Catalan]] & [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Negation|Negation]].
== Gender and Number ==
In Catalan, every noun has a gender, either masculine or feminine. The gender of a noun affects the form of the article and adjective used with the noun. Nouns in Catalan also have number, either singular or plural.
 
== Noun Declension ==
The declension of Catalan nouns depends on their gender and the ending of the word. There are four noun declensions in Catalan, and each one has its own set of endings for the different cases.
 
Here are some examples of nouns in the different declensions:


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{| class="wikitable"
|'''<big><u>Nominative  Case</u></big>'''
|+ Noun Declension
|'''<big><u>Caso Nominativo</u></big>'''
! Masculine Singular !! Masculine Plural !! Feminine Singular !! Feminine Plural
|-
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|-
|'''<big><u>Word is in the beginning of the phrase, simple phrase</u></big>'''
|'''<big><u>Palavra no início da frase, frase simples</u></big>'''
|-
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|-
|'''L´ESTUDIANT LLEGEIX AQUEST LLIBRE'''
|'''L´ESTUDIANT LLEGEIX AQUEST LLIBRE'''
|-
|'''THE STUDENT READS THIS BOOK'''
|'''O ESTUDANTE LÊ ESSE LIVRO'''
|-
|
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|-
|-
|'''LA NOSTRA GUIA PAGAVA AHIR'''
| gat || gats || gata || gates
|'''LA NOSTRA GUIA PAGAVA AHIR'''
|-
|-
|'''OUR GUIDE PAYED YESTERDAY'''
| amic || amics || amiga || amigues
|''' A NOSSA GUIA PAGOU ONTEM'''
|-
|-
|
| llibre || llibres || ciutat || ciutats
|
|-
|'''LA BOTIGA ÉS OBERTA'''
|'''LA BOTIGA ÉS OBERTA'''
|-
|'''THE SHOP IS OPEN'''
|'''A LOJA ESTÁ ABERTA'''
|}
|}
== Conclusion ==
The Nominative Case is a fundamental aspect of Catalan grammar, used for the subject of a sentence. It is important to understand the gender and number of nouns in Catalan in order to use the correct form of the article and adjective. By familiarizing yourself with the different noun declensions, you can begin to form more complex sentences and express yourself more precisely in Catalan.
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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Latest revision as of 23:16, 26 March 2023

Nominative Case in Catalan
Catalan Grammar - Nominative Case

Hi Catalan learners! 😊
In today's lesson, we're going to talk about the Nominative Case.

Introduction[edit | edit source]

The Nominative Case is used for the subject of a sentence. It is the default case for most Catalan nouns and pronouns.

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: How to say "there is" in Catalan, Indefinite Articles in Catalan, Locative Case in Catalan & Negation.

Gender and Number[edit | edit source]

In Catalan, every noun has a gender, either masculine or feminine. The gender of a noun affects the form of the article and adjective used with the noun. Nouns in Catalan also have number, either singular or plural.

Noun Declension[edit | edit source]

The declension of Catalan nouns depends on their gender and the ending of the word. There are four noun declensions in Catalan, and each one has its own set of endings for the different cases.

Here are some examples of nouns in the different declensions:

Noun Declension
Masculine Singular Masculine Plural Feminine Singular Feminine Plural
gat gats gata gates
amic amics amiga amigues
llibre llibres ciutat ciutats

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

The Nominative Case is a fundamental aspect of Catalan grammar, used for the subject of a sentence. It is important to understand the gender and number of nouns in Catalan in order to use the correct form of the article and adjective. By familiarizing yourself with the different noun declensions, you can begin to form more complex sentences and express yourself more precisely in Catalan.

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. 😎

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