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Numerals percede nouns. As in Baltic and Slavic languages different numerals require different cases for the noun: | Numerals percede nouns. As in Baltic and Slavic languages different numerals require different cases for the noun: | ||
*If the number's last digit is 1, the singular form is used, but case is unaffected. | *If the number's last digit is 1, the singular form is used, but case is unaffected. | ||
*If the number's last digit is 2, masculine and neuter nouns use the ''genitive'' singular, but feminine nouns use the ''dative'' singular. | *If the number's last digit is 2, and the noun phrase is in the nominative or accusative cases, masculine and neuter nouns use the ''genitive'' singular, but feminine nouns use the ''dative'' singular. | ||
*If the number's last digit is 3 or 4, the genitive plural is used. | *If the number's last digit is 3 or 4, the genitive plural is used. | ||
*Otherwise, the plural form is used as usual, with case unaffected. | *Otherwise, the plural form is used as usual, with case unaffected. | ||