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SG: kattu = cat | SG: kattu = cat | ||
PL: | PL: katut = cats | ||
4) With the collective-singulative system the collective form of the noun is default and marks multiple instances of that noun. The singulative form marks a single instance of that noun. Collective nouns usually indicate entities that are found in groups. Eg: | 4) With the collective-singulative system the collective form of the noun is default and marks multiple instances of that noun. The singulative form marks a single instance of that noun. Collective nouns usually indicate entities that are found in groups. Eg: | ||
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COL: makku = pigs | COL: makku = pigs | ||
SGV: | SGV: makuq = pig | ||
5) Mass nouns are considered to be pluralia tanta and thus use the collective-singulative system. The collective form indicates a lump or mass and the singulative form indicates a part of that lump or mass. Eg: | 5) Mass nouns are considered to be pluralia tanta and thus use the collective-singulative system. The collective form indicates a lump or mass and the singulative form indicates a part of that lump or mass. Eg: | ||
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COL: ninta = water | COL: ninta = water | ||
SGV: | SGV: ninnuq = a drop or sip of water | ||
6) Number suffixes: | 6) Number suffixes: | ||