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== What are Plurals? ==
== 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.
Plurals are used when referring to more than one item, person, or animal. For example, instead of saying "I have one cat," you would say "I have two cats" if you have more than one. Understanding plurals is crucial in language learning as it aids in clearer expression.


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.
In Southern Uzbek, plural formation rules vary based on the noun type. This lesson explores these rules.


== Plural Forms ==
== Plural Forms ==


=== Nouns Ending in a Vowel ===
=== 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:
In Southern Uzbek, words ending in a vowel generally form plurals by adding "-lar". This converts a singular noun into its plural form. Examples include:


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{| class="wikitable"
! Southern Uzbek !! Pronunciation !! English
! Southern Uzbek !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| kitob || kitoob-lar || books
| kitob || kitoblar || books
|-
|-
| pul || pullar || money
| pul || pullar || money
|-
|-
| qiz || qiz-lar || girls
| qiz || qizlar || girls
|-
| ota || otalar || fathers
|}
|}


=== Nouns Ending in a Consonant ===
=== 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:
For consonant-ending nouns, the rule is to add "-lar" regardless of gender. Examples:


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| polis || polislar || police officers  
| polis || polislar || police officers  
|-
|-
| ota || ota-lar || fathers
| qizil || qizillar || red objects  
|-
| 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:
Words ending in "-ning" or "-ninggacha" also follow this rule, irrespective of feminine association. Examples:


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=== Compound Nouns ===
=== 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:
In Southern Uzbek, some compound nouns require a different plural form than other types of nouns. For example, compound nouns ending in "-marta" take the suffix "-martalar" instead of "-lar". Examples:


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| yuz-marta || yuz-martalar || hundred times  
| yuz-marta || yuz-martalar || hundred times  
|-
|-
| ovqat-marta || ovqat-martalar || food times  
| ovqat-marta || ovqat-martalar || meal times  
|}
|}


=== Irregular Plural Forms ===
=== 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:
Some Southern Uzbek nouns have irregular plural forms that do not follow the
 
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! 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 ==
== Improving Your Southern Uzbek ==

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Southern Uzbek Grammar - Plurals

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


Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Future Tense, Conditional Mood, Adjectives & Negation.

What are Plurals?[edit | edit source]

Plurals are used when referring to more than one item, person, or animal. For example, instead of saying "I have one cat," you would say "I have two cats" if you have more than one. Understanding plurals is crucial in language learning as it aids in clearer expression.

In Southern Uzbek, plural formation rules vary based on the noun type. This lesson explores these rules.

Plural Forms[edit | edit source]

Nouns Ending in a Vowel[edit | edit source]

In Southern Uzbek, words ending in a vowel generally form plurals by adding "-lar". This converts a singular noun into its plural form. Examples include:

Southern Uzbek Pronunciation English
kitob kitoblar books
pul pullar money
qiz qizlar girls
ota otalar fathers

Nouns Ending in a Consonant[edit | edit source]

For consonant-ending nouns, the rule is to add "-lar" regardless of gender. Examples:

Southern Uzbek Pronunciation English
polis polislar police officers
qizil qizillar red objects

Words ending in "-ning" or "-ninggacha" also follow this rule, irrespective of feminine association. Examples:

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

Compound Nouns[edit | edit source]

In Southern Uzbek, some compound nouns require a different plural form than other types of nouns. For example, compound nouns ending in "-marta" take the suffix "-martalar" instead of "-lar". Examples:

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

Irregular Plural Forms[edit | edit source]

Some Southern Uzbek nouns have irregular plural forms that do not follow the


Improving Your Southern Uzbek[edit | edit source]

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

Sources[edit | edit source]

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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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