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=====Notes on Cases===== | =====Notes on Cases===== | ||
* ''Theyn'' is an irregular verb, hence the short diphthong becoming a long vowel. This happens for all weak nouns with short diphthongs in Class I. | *'''Theyn''' is an irregular verb, hence the short diphthong becoming a long vowel. This happens for all weak nouns with short diphthongs in Class I. | ||
*'''Gâl''' translates roughly to ''Man'' though can also be used for both sexes. | *'''Gâl''' translates roughly to ''Man'' though can also be used for both sexes. | ||
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* In Class V the ''Strong'' class are the Mass nouns and the ''Weak'' are the Inanimate Nouns. (Almost)Any noun can take Mass Noun (Strong) CLass V inflections and be used as a ''Collective'' Noun, however, the original Mass Nouns cannot take any other inflections or be used in any other paradigms. | * In Class V the ''Strong'' class are the Mass nouns and the ''Weak'' are the Inanimate Nouns. (Almost)Any noun can take Mass Noun (Strong) CLass V inflections and be used as a ''Collective'' Noun, however, the original Mass Nouns cannot take any other inflections or be used in any other paradigms. | ||
===Definite vs. Indefinite=== | ===Definite vs. Indefinite=== | ||