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Hi Sango learners!😊<br>Learning [https://polyglotclub.com/language/sango Sango] Grammar can be a challenging task, but it is also very rewarding. In this lesson, we will focus on the formation of plurals in Sango. __TOC__


== Formation of Plurals ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/sango Sango] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about plurals in Sango. Plurals refer to more than one person, animal, thing, or concept. Let's begin!


In Sango, the formation of plurals is quite simple. Generally, the plural form of a noun is formed by adding the suffix -a to the singular form. For example, the plural of the word ''mɔgɔ'' (person) is ''mɔgɔ-a'' (people).
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However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, the plural of the word ''kɛ'' (thing) is ''kɛn'' (things).
== Introduction ==


=== Plural Agreement ===
In Sango, plurals can be formed in different ways. The most common way is by adding the suffix -ti to the singular form of a noun. However, there are some irregular plural forms that do not follow this rule. We will learn them later in this lesson.


In Sango, the plural form of a noun must agree with the verb and the adjective that accompany it. For example, if the noun is in the plural form, then the verb and the adjective must also be in the plural form.
Let's see some examples:


For example, the sentence ''Mɔgɔ yɛrɛ bɛ'' (The person is happy) would become ''Mɔgɔ-a yɛrɛ-n bɛ-n'' (The people are happy).
{| class="wikitable"
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| moto || /mɔtɔ/ || car
|-
| mototi || /mɔtɔti/ || cars
|-
| sama || /sama/ || fish
|-
| samati || /samati/ || fishes
|}


=== Plural Pronouns ===
Notice how adding the suffix -ti to the singular form of the noun forms the plural form in Sango.


In Sango, there are two sets of plural pronouns: one for the first person (we) and one for the second and third persons (you and they).
== Regular Plurals ==


The first person plural pronoun is ''mi'' (we). The second and third person plural pronouns are ''ni'' (you) and ''zu'' (they).
In Sango, the regular plural form of a noun is formed by adding the suffix -ti to the singular form of the noun. Most countable nouns follow this rule. Here are some examples:


For example, the sentence ''Mi yɛrɛ bɛ'' (We are happy) would become ''Ni yɛrɛ bɛ'' (You are happy) or ''Zu yɛrɛ bɛ'' (They are happy).
{| class="wikitable"
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| molia || /mɔlia/ || bird
|-
| molititi || /mɔlititi/ || birds
|-
| nana || /nana/ || child
|-
| nanati || /nanati/ || children
|-
| tondi || /tɔndi/ || book
|-
| tonditi || /tɔnditi/ || books
|}


== Conclusion ==
Notice how the singular form of the nouns ends in a vowel, and the final vowel is replaced by -ti to form the plural form. If the singular form of the noun ends in a consonant, the suffix -ti is added directly. For example:


In this lesson, we have learned about the formation of plurals in Sango. We have seen that the plural form of a noun is generally formed by adding the suffix -a to the singular form. We have also seen that the plural form of a noun must agree with the verb and the adjective that accompany it, and that there are two sets of plural pronouns.
{| class="wikitable"
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| balɛ || /balɛ/ || house
|-
| balɛti || /balɛti/ || houses
|}


To improve your [[Language/Sango|Sango]] [[Language/Sango/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=5990 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/sango/question questions]!
Similarly, if the noun ends in -a, the final -a is replaced by -ati. For instance:


<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"
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| baka || /baka/ || goat
|-
| bakati || /bakati/ || goats
|}


You can form the plural form of collective nouns by adding the suffix -to. For example:


==Related Lessons==
{| class="wikitable"
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
|-
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
| mbola || /mbɔla/ || group
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
|-
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
| mbolato || /mbɔlato/ || groups
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
|}
 
== Irregular Plurals ==
 
There are some irregular plural forms that do not follow the rule of adding the suffix -ti. Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| zani || /zani/ || tooth
|-
| mazani || /mazani/ || teeth
|-
| ndjapa || /ndʒapa/ || table
|-
| ndjapala || /ndʒapala/ || tables
|-
| ndjama || /ndʒama/ || chicken
|-
| ndjama nana || /ndʒama nana/ || chickens (informal)
|-
| ndjama no || /ndʒama no/ || chickens (formal)
|}
 
Notice how the plural form of tooth (zani) is not formed by adding the suffix -ti to the singular form (zani). Instead, the singular form (zani) becomes plural (mazani) by changing the initial consonant to -m-.
 
Similarly, the plural form of table (ndjapa) is not formed by adding the suffix -ti to the singular form (ndjapa). Instead, the singular form (ndjapa) becomes plural (ndjapala) by adding an -l- in between.
 
Finally, there are some nouns that have different plural forms depending on the formality of the situation. For example, the plural form of chicken can be ndjama nana or ndjama no. Ndjama nana is the informal plural form, while ndjama no is the formal plural form.
 
== Practice ==
 
Let's practice making plurals in Sango! Take the following singular nouns and make them plural.
 
* mila (cow)
 
* mama (mother)
 
* konda (house)
 
* moda (shirt)
 
* tomnyaka (shoe)
 
Once you have finished, find native speakers on [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=5990 Polyglot Club] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/sango/question questions] you have. 💬
 
== Dialogue ==
 
Here's a dialogue between two friends:
 
* Person 1: Ngayï e bandro! (Look at those monkeys!)
 
* Person 2: Ayï, bayïti bo mabandroti. (Yes, they are many monkeys.)
 
* Person 1: Mi na ndja kota? (Where do you live?)
 
* Person 2: Mi na ndja mejikoro. Nga koya? (I live in Mejikoro. And you?)
 
* Person 1: Mi na ndja Bengi. (I live in Bengi.)
 
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sango_language Sango language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plural Plural]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_irregular_plurals List of irregular plurals]
 
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<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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Sango Grammar - Plurals

Hi Sango learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about plurals in Sango. Plurals refer to more than one person, animal, thing, or concept. Let's begin!

Introduction

In Sango, plurals can be formed in different ways. The most common way is by adding the suffix -ti to the singular form of a noun. However, there are some irregular plural forms that do not follow this rule. We will learn them later in this lesson.

Let's see some examples:

Sango Pronunciation English
moto /mɔtɔ/ car
mototi /mɔtɔti/ cars
sama /sama/ fish
samati /samati/ fishes

Notice how adding the suffix -ti to the singular form of the noun forms the plural form in Sango.

Regular Plurals

In Sango, the regular plural form of a noun is formed by adding the suffix -ti to the singular form of the noun. Most countable nouns follow this rule. Here are some examples:

Sango Pronunciation English
molia /mɔlia/ bird
molititi /mɔlititi/ birds
nana /nana/ child
nanati /nanati/ children
tondi /tɔndi/ book
tonditi /tɔnditi/ books

Notice how the singular form of the nouns ends in a vowel, and the final vowel is replaced by -ti to form the plural form. If the singular form of the noun ends in a consonant, the suffix -ti is added directly. For example:

Sango Pronunciation English
balɛ /balɛ/ house
balɛti /balɛti/ houses

Similarly, if the noun ends in -a, the final -a is replaced by -ati. For instance:

Sango Pronunciation English
baka /baka/ goat
bakati /bakati/ goats

You can form the plural form of collective nouns by adding the suffix -to. For example:

Sango Pronunciation English
mbola /mbɔla/ group
mbolato /mbɔlato/ groups

Irregular Plurals

There are some irregular plural forms that do not follow the rule of adding the suffix -ti. Here are some examples:

Sango Pronunciation English
zani /zani/ tooth
mazani /mazani/ teeth
ndjapa /ndʒapa/ table
ndjapala /ndʒapala/ tables
ndjama /ndʒama/ chicken
ndjama nana /ndʒama nana/ chickens (informal)
ndjama no /ndʒama no/ chickens (formal)

Notice how the plural form of tooth (zani) is not formed by adding the suffix -ti to the singular form (zani). Instead, the singular form (zani) becomes plural (mazani) by changing the initial consonant to -m-.

Similarly, the plural form of table (ndjapa) is not formed by adding the suffix -ti to the singular form (ndjapa). Instead, the singular form (ndjapa) becomes plural (ndjapala) by adding an -l- in between.

Finally, there are some nouns that have different plural forms depending on the formality of the situation. For example, the plural form of chicken can be ndjama nana or ndjama no. Ndjama nana is the informal plural form, while ndjama no is the formal plural form.

Practice

Let's practice making plurals in Sango! Take the following singular nouns and make them plural.

  • mila (cow)
  • mama (mother)
  • konda (house)
  • moda (shirt)
  • tomnyaka (shoe)

Once you have finished, find native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions you have. 💬

Dialogue

Here's a dialogue between two friends:

  • Person 1: Ngayï e bandro! (Look at those monkeys!)
  • Person 2: Ayï, bayïti bo mabandroti. (Yes, they are many monkeys.)
  • Person 1: Mi na ndja kota? (Where do you live?)
  • Person 2: Mi na ndja mejikoro. Nga koya? (I live in Mejikoro. And you?)
  • Person 1: Mi na ndja Bengi. (I live in Bengi.)

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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