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Norf'k
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Expression of nominal plural meaning
The singular-plural distinction is optional, particularly with inanimates.
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Plural word preceding the noun Frequency: 87.5%
Example 24-54:
dem tieti
dem
pl
tieti
sweet.potato
(the) sweet potatoes
Confidence:
Very certain
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Plural suffix Frequency: 12.5%
Example 24-52:
iyalas
iyala-s
overbearing-
pl
overbearing youngsters
Example 24-53:
dem giis
dem
det
.
pl
giis
goose
geese
Confidence:
Very certain
Language:
Norf'k
by
Peter Mühlhäusler
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Language:
Norf'k
Feature:
Expression of nominal plural meaning
Source:
Own knowledge
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