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Many nouns are by default unmarked for number. The singulative is formed with suffixes such as ''-sha, -ha, -ka, -icha, -ta, -eesha, -ocha,'' (masculine) or ''-ti, -itti, -eeti, -otti'' (feminine). The plural is formed with suffixes such as ''-oota, -ani, -aani, -eeni, -ooni, -eeCi, -ooCi, -eeya, -ooya'' and ''- | Many nouns are by default unmarked for number. The singulative is formed with suffixes such as ''-sha, -ha, -ka, -icha, -ta, -eesha, -ocha,'' (masculine) or ''-ti, -itti, -eeti, -otti'' (feminine). The plural is formed with suffixes such as ''-oota, -ani, -aani, -eeni, -ooni, -eeCi, -ooCi, -eeya, -ooya, -iina'' and ''-aati''. Broken plurals are common in Arabic loanwords and are sometimes extended to other words. | ||
The exact usage depends on the noun in question. When all three forms exist, the unmarked form is generally used with numerals and when number is not particularly important. The singulative and plural are often used for emphasis or when number is not clear from context. Multiple plural forms often exist. | The exact usage depends on the noun in question. When all three forms exist, the unmarked form is generally used with numerals and when number is not particularly important. The singulative and plural are often used for emphasis or when number is not clear from context. Multiple plural forms often exist. | ||