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Expression of nominal plural meaning
In the basilect, the plural -s is often omitted.
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Plural suffix Frequency: 90.0%
Example 21-29:
cat; cats
cat;
cat
cat-s
cat-
pl
cats
Confidence:
Very certain
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Plural stem change Frequency: 10.0%
Example 21-30:
mouse; mice
mouse;
mouse
mice
mouse.
pl
mice
Confidence:
Very certain
Language:
Singlish
by
Lisa Lim
and
Umberto Ansaldo
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Language:
Singlish
Feature:
Expression of nominal plural meaning
Source:
Own knowledge
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