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As we continue our journey of learning Abkhazian, we will now delve into adjectival agreement in Abkhazian. Adjectives in Abkhazian not only describe nouns, but they must also agree with the noun they modify in gender, number and case. Understanding adjectival agreement is essential for gaining proficiency in the Abkhazian language.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Noun Cases in Abkhazian & Adverbs of Time in Abkhazian.

Adjectival Agreement

In Abkhazian language, an adjective usually comes after the noun it modifies. The adjective must agree with the noun it modifies.

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Example:

Abkhazian	Pronunciation	English
аҳәырра	aharra	beautiful (masculine, animate)
аҳәыррым	aharrym	beautiful (masculine, inanimate, singular)
аҳәыррытә	aharrytə	beautiful (masculine, inanimate, plural)
аҩәәзә	aԥəԥə	beautiful (feminine, animate)
аҩәгә	aԥəgə	beautiful (feminine, inanimate)

Noun Case Endings and Adjectival Agreement

Nouns in Abkhazian change their endings to reflect their case. There are six cases in Abkhazian: nominative, ergative, genitive, dative, ablative, and adverbial. The adjectives must also agree with the noun in its case.

Here are example cases and adjective agreement:

Nominative case:

Example:

Abkhazian	Pronunciation	English
ҕьанқәын	ğankəın	beautiful girl

As you can see, the adjective ҳәырра (beautiful) agrees with the feminine, singular noun ҕьанқәын (girl) in the nominative case.

Genitive case:

Example:

Abkhazian	Pronunciation	English
аблашәыш	ablaşəış	beautiful dress

Here, the adjective аҳәыррым (beautiful) agrees with the feminine, singular noun абла (dress) in the genitive case.

Conclusion

Now that you understand adjectival agreement in Abkhazian, you are one step closer to mastering this beautiful language. Keep in mind that it takes time and patience to become fluent in Abkhazian, and practice makes perfect. Make sure to use these tips and techniques when speaking and writing in Abkhazian, and you will be well on your way to proficiency. Good luck!

Sources

• Abkhaz Language
• Adjective

Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: Word Order in Abkhazian & Give your Opinion.

Table of Contents - Abkhazian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Abkhazian Language

• The Abkhazian Alphabet
• Abkhazian Pronouns
• Word Order in Abkhazian

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Introducing Yourself and Others

• Greetings and Polite Expressions
• Introducing Yourself and Others
• Numbers and Counting in Abkhazian

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Abkhazian Verbs

• Verbs to Be and Have in Abkhazian
• Use of Verbs in Past and Future Tenses

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Abkhazian Customs and Traditions

• Abkhazian Festivals and Celebrations
• Abkhazian Cuisine
• Abkhazian Music and Dance

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Everyday Activities and Routines

• Time Expressions in Abkhazian
• Household Chores and Cleaning
• Means of Transportation

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Abkhazian Cases

• Noun Cases in Abkhazian
• Adjectival Agreement in Abkhazian

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Abkhazian History and Geography

• The Abkhazian War and Conflict
• Abkhazian Geography and Landmarks
• Abkhazian Art and Architecture

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Shopping and Commerce in Abkhazia

• Common Expressions in Abkhazian Markets
• Financial Expressions in Abkhazian

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Abkhazian Prepositions

• Location Expressions in Abkhazian
• Temporal Prepositions in Abkhazian

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Abkhazian Folklore and Mythology

• Abkhazian Legend and Storytelling
• Abkhazian Traditional Clothing and Dress

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Weather and Climate in Abkhazia

• Describing Weather and Seasons
• Natural Disasters and Emergencies

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Abkhazian Adverbs

• Adverbs of Time in Abkhazian
• Comparative and Superlative Adverbs in Abkhazian

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Abkhazian Sports and Recreation

• Abkhazian Traditional Sports and Games
• Modern Sports and Exercise in Abkhazia

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Health and Wellness in Abkhazia

• Common Ailments and Injuries
• Healthy Habits and Lifestyle

Other Lessons

• Adverbs of Time in Abkhazian
• Questions
• Use of Verbs in Past and Future Tenses
• Adjectives
• Conditional Mood
• 0 to A1 Course
• Nouns
• Give your Opinion
• Noun Cases in Abkhazian
• Word Order in Abkhazian

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