Noun plural formation with -an oblique
Noun plural formation with -an oblique
Can form and use noun plurals in nominative and oblique
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
Zarok di hewşê de dilîzin.
The children play in the yard.
Min sêv ji bo zarokan kirî.
I bought apples for the children.
Kitêbên min li ser masê ne.
My books are on the table.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
Pirjimar — dengdêra dawiyê -an (oblique):
| Yektayî | Pirjimar (rew) | Pirjimar (berê) |
|---|---|---|
| kitêb (book) | kitêb | kitêban |
| mal (house) | mal | malan |
| zarok (child) | zarok | zarokan |
Pirjimar di rewşa rew de naguhere. Di rewşa berê de -an tê: zarokan.
Common Error Patterns
Error with Noun plural formation with -an oblique
Review the rules for Pirjimar
Zarok di hewşê de dilîzin.
The children play in the yard.
Zarok = children (nominative plural = same as singular). Dilîzin = they play.
Min sêv ji bo zarokan kirî.
I bought apples for the children.
Zarokan = children (oblique plural -an). Ji bo = for.
Kitêbên min li ser masê ne.
My books are on the table.
Kitêbên = books-IZF (plural izafe -ên). Min = my.
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises