Language/Bashkir/Grammar/Plurals

Bashkir Grammar - Plurals

Hi Bashkir learners!😊
Learning Bashkir Grammar can be a challenge, but it's also a lot of fun! In this lesson, we'll look at the rules for forming plurals in Bashkir.

Plural Formation

In Bashkir, there are two ways to form plurals: by adding a suffix or by using a plural form of the noun.

Suffixes

The most common way to form plurals in Bashkir is by adding a suffix to the end of the word. The suffixes used depend on the gender and number of the noun.

For masculine nouns, the suffixes are -лар (for singular nouns) and -ләр (for plural nouns). For example, the word for "man" is адам, and the plural form is адамлар.

For feminine nouns, the suffixes are -ләр (for singular nouns) and -ләре (for plural nouns). For example, the word for "woman" is айыл, and the plural form is айылләре.

For neuter nouns, the suffixes are -ләр (for singular nouns) and -ләр (for plural nouns). For example, the word for "child" is бала, and the plural form is балләр.

Plural Forms

Another way to form plurals in Bashkir is by using a plural form of the noun. This is done by replacing the singular form of the noun with the plural form. For example, the word for "house" is хана, and the plural form is ханалар.

It's important to note that some nouns have irregular plural forms. For example, the word for "person" is кеше, and the plural form is кешеләр.

Conclusion

Forming plurals in Bashkir can be tricky, but with practice, you'll get the hang of it! To improve your Bashkir Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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