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<div class="pg_page_title">Southern Uzbek Grammar - Plurals</div>
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Hi Southern Uzbek learners!😊<br>Learning [https://polyglotclub.com/language/southern-uzbek Southern Uzbek] Grammar! __TOC__


Southern Uzbek has a complex system of plurals, which can be difficult to understand for learners. In this lesson, we will look at the different ways to form plurals in Southern Uzbek.  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/southern-uzbek Southern Uzbek] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be learning about plurals in Southern Uzbek.


== Plural Formation ==


Southern Uzbek has two main ways to form plurals: suffixation and reduplication.
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=== Suffixation ===
== What are Plurals? ==


The most common way to form plurals in Southern Uzbek is by adding a suffix to the end of the word. The most common suffixes are -lar/-ler and -lar/-ler/-lar/-ler. For example, the singular form of the word "book" is "kitob", and the plural form is "kitoblar".  
Plurals are used when we are talking about more than one item, person or animal. For example, instead of saying "I have one cat," you would say "I have two cats" when you have more than one cat. Understanding plurals is an important part of learning a language because it helps us express ourselves more clearly.


=== Reduplication ===
In Southern Uzbek, there are different rules for forming plurals based on the type of noun. We will explore these different plural forms in the next sections of this lesson.


Another way to form plurals in Southern Uzbek is by reduplicating the word. This means repeating the word twice, with a slight change in pronunciation. For example, the singular form of the word "house" is "kona", and the plural form is "konakon".


== Plural Agreement ==
== Plural Forms ==


In Southern Uzbek, plurals must agree with the noun they are referring to. This means that the plural form of the word must match the gender and number of the noun it is referring to. For example, if the noun is masculine singular, the plural form must also be masculine singular.  
=== Nouns Ending in a Vowel ===
The most common plural form for Southern Uzbek words that end in a vowel is to simply add the suffix "-lar". This would change a singular noun to its plural form. Let's look at some examples:


For example, the singular form of the word "man" is "erkek", and the plural form is "erkekler".
{| class="wikitable"
! Southern Uzbek !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| kitob || kitoob-lar || books
|-
| pul || pullar || money
|-
| qiz || qiz-lar || girls
|}


== Plural Pronunciation ==
=== Nouns Ending in a Consonant ===
For Southern Uzbek nouns ending in a consonant, the general rule is to add the suffix "-lar" for masculine nouns and "-lar" for feminine ones. Let's look at some examples:


When forming plurals in Southern Uzbek, it is important to pay attention to the pronunciation of the words. The pronunciation of the plural forms can be quite different from the singular forms. For example, the singular form of the word "book" is "kitob", and the plural form is "kitoblar". The "l" sound in the plural form is pronounced differently than the "b" sound in the singular form.
{| class="wikitable"
! Southern Uzbek !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| polis || polislar || police officers
|-
| ota || ota-lar || fathers
|-
| qizil || qizillar || red things 
|}


== Conclusion ==
An exception to this rule is Southern Uzbek words ending in "-ning" or "-ninggacha". For these words, the ending "-lar" is added, even though the noun is feminine. Here are some examples:


In this lesson, we have looked at the different ways to form plurals in Southern Uzbek. We have seen that there are two main ways to form plurals: suffixation and reduplication. We have also seen that plurals must agree with the noun they are referring to, and that the pronunciation of the plural forms can be quite different from the singular forms.
{| class="wikitable"
! Southern Uzbek !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| toshning || toshninglar || stones
|-
| suvninggacha || suvninggachalar || until the water
|}


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. 😎
=== Compound Nouns ===
In Southern Uzbek, there are some compound nouns that require a different plural form than other types of nouns. For example, compound nouns that end in "-marta" take the suffix "-martalar" instead of "-lar". Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
! Southern Uzbek !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| yuz-marta || yuz-martalar || hundred times
|-
| ovqat-marta || ovqat-martalar || food times
|}


==Related Lessons==
=== Irregular Plural Forms ===
* [[Language/Southern-uzbek/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
Some Southern Uzbek nouns have irregular plural forms that do not follow the general rules of adding the suffix "-lar". Here are some examples:
* [[Language/Southern-uzbek/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
 
* [[Language/Southern-uzbek/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
{| class="wikitable"
* [[Language/Southern-uzbek/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
! Southern Uzbek !! Pronunciation !! English
* [[Language/Southern-uzbek/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
|-
* [[Language/Southern-uzbek/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
| odam || odamlar || people
|-
| suv || suvlar || water
|-
| jinn || jinnlar || genies 
|} 
 
== Dialogue ==
To see plurals in context, let's imagine a conversation between two friends:
 
* Person 1: Bormi kitobing?
* Person 2: Ha, man kitoblarim bormi. Seningkitobingni koreshamizmi?
 
(Person 1: Do you have a book? Person 2: Yes, I have books. Shall we look at yours?)
 
 
== Cultural Tidbits ==
In Southern Uzbek culture, it is common for people to visit friends and family frequently. Hospitality is highly valued, and guests are often welcomed with tea and freshly baked bread.
 
In addition, Southern Uzbek cuisine is a blend of Uzbek, Tajik, and Afghan influences. One popular Southern Uzbek dish is called palov, which is a hearty pilaf of rice, meat, and carrots, sometimes seasoned with spices like saffron and cumin.
 
 
== Improving Your Southern Uzbek ==
To improve your [[Language/Southern-uzbek|Southern Uzbek]] [[Language/Southern-uzbek/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=6441 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/southern-uzbek/question questions]! 
 
 
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbek_language Uzbek language Wikipedia page]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbek_cuisine Uzbek cuisine Wikipedia page]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbek_people Uzbek people Wikipedia page]
 
 
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Southern Uzbek Grammar - Plurals

Hi Southern Uzbek learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning about plurals in Southern Uzbek.


What are Plurals?

Plurals are used when we are talking about more than one item, person or animal. For example, instead of saying "I have one cat," you would say "I have two cats" when you have more than one cat. Understanding plurals is an important part of learning a language because it helps us express ourselves more clearly.

In Southern Uzbek, there are different rules for forming plurals based on the type of noun. We will explore these different plural forms in the next sections of this lesson.


Plural Forms

Nouns Ending in a Vowel

The most common plural form for Southern Uzbek words that end in a vowel is to simply add the suffix "-lar". This would change a singular noun to its plural form. Let's look at some examples:

Southern Uzbek Pronunciation English
kitob kitoob-lar books
pul pullar money
qiz qiz-lar girls

Nouns Ending in a Consonant

For Southern Uzbek nouns ending in a consonant, the general rule is to add the suffix "-lar" for masculine nouns and "-lar" for feminine ones. Let's look at some examples:

Southern Uzbek Pronunciation English
polis polislar police officers
ota ota-lar fathers
qizil qizillar red things

An exception to this rule is Southern Uzbek words ending in "-ning" or "-ninggacha". For these words, the ending "-lar" is added, even though the noun is feminine. Here are some examples:

Southern Uzbek Pronunciation English
toshning toshninglar stones
suvninggacha suvninggachalar until the water

Compound Nouns

In Southern Uzbek, there are some compound nouns that require a different plural form than other types of nouns. For example, compound nouns that end in "-marta" take the suffix "-martalar" instead of "-lar". Here are some examples:

Southern Uzbek Pronunciation English
yuz-marta yuz-martalar hundred times
ovqat-marta ovqat-martalar food times

Irregular Plural Forms

Some Southern Uzbek nouns have irregular plural forms that do not follow the general rules of adding the suffix "-lar". Here are some examples:

Southern Uzbek Pronunciation English
odam odamlar people
suv suvlar water
jinn jinnlar genies

Dialogue

To see plurals in context, let's imagine a conversation between two friends:

  • Person 1: Bormi kitobing?
  • Person 2: Ha, man kitoblarim bormi. Seningkitobingni koreshamizmi?

(Person 1: Do you have a book? Person 2: Yes, I have books. Shall we look at yours?)


Cultural Tidbits

In Southern Uzbek culture, it is common for people to visit friends and family frequently. Hospitality is highly valued, and guests are often welcomed with tea and freshly baked bread.

In addition, Southern Uzbek cuisine is a blend of Uzbek, Tajik, and Afghan influences. One popular Southern Uzbek dish is called palov, which is a hearty pilaf of rice, meat, and carrots, sometimes seasoned with spices like saffron and cumin.


Improving Your Southern Uzbek

To improve your Southern Uzbek Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!


Sources


➡ 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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