Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Plurals
Hi Turkmen learners!😊
Learning Turkmen Grammar can be a challenging task, but it is also an incredibly rewarding one. In this lesson, we will focus on the formation of plurals in Turkmen.
Formation of Plurals
In Turkmen, the formation of plurals is quite straightforward. Generally, the plural form of a noun is formed by adding the suffix -lar/-ler to the end of the word. For example, the word for 'book' is kitap, and the plural form is kitap-lar/-ler.
However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, the word for 'man' is adam, and the plural form is adamlar. Similarly, the word for 'woman' is gyz, and the plural form is gyzlar.
Pluralization of Adjectives
Adjectives in Turkmen also have a plural form. The plural form of an adjective is formed by adding the suffix -lar/-ler to the end of the word. For example, the word for 'beautiful' is gowy, and the plural form is gowy-lar/-ler.
Pluralization of Verbs
Verbs in Turkmen also have a plural form. The plural form of a verb is formed by adding the suffix -lary/-leri to the end of the word. For example, the word for 'to read' is okamak, and the plural form is okamak-lary/-leri.
Tips for Learning Plurals
Here are some tips to help you learn the formation of plurals in Turkmen:
- Make sure to practice forming plurals with different words. This will help you get a better understanding of the rules.
- Try to use the words in sentences. This will help you remember the plural forms more easily.
- Use flashcards or other memory techniques to help you remember the plural forms.
- To improve your Turkmen Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have looked at the formation of plurals in Turkmen. We have seen that the plural form of a noun is generally formed by adding the suffix -lar/-ler to the end of the word. We have also seen that adjectives and verbs have their own plural forms. Finally, we have looked at some tips to help you learn the formation of plurals in Turkmen.
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