Language/Morisyen/Grammar/Plurals
Hi Morisyen learners!😊
Learning Morisyen Grammar can be a challenging task, but with the right approach and dedication, you can master it in no time! In this lesson, we will focus on the formation of plurals in Morisyen.
Formation of Plurals
In Morisyen, the formation of plurals is quite simple. Most nouns form their plural by adding the suffix -en to the singular form. For example:
- bouc (goat) becomes boucen (goats)
- mouz (mouse) becomes mouzen (mice)
- poum (apple) becomes poumen (apples)
However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Nouns ending in -a, -e, -i, -o, and -u form their plural by changing the final vowel to -en. For example:
- kata (cat) becomes katen (cats)
- fide (feather) becomes fiden (feathers)
- tapi (cup) becomes tapen (cups)
- koro (heart) becomes koren (hearts)
- kuru (flower) becomes kuren (flowers)
Finally, some nouns have irregular plurals that must be memorized. Here are some examples:
- mama (mother) becomes manman (mothers)
- papa (father) becomes papay (fathers)
- zwazo (bird) becomes zwazou (birds)
Practice
Now that you know the rules for forming plurals in Morisyen, it's time to practice! Here are some exercises for you to try:
- bèf (beef)
- kabrit (goat)
- pwason (fish)
- tibon (rabbit)
- tifi (girl)
Answers:
- bèfen (beefs)
- kabriten (goats)
- pwasonen (fishes)
- tibonen (rabbits)
- tifen (girls)
If you want to learn more about Morisyen grammar, you can find more lessons on the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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