Understanding Shqip Noun Cases
In the Shqip language, nouns change their form depending on how they are used in a sentence. These changes are called noun cases. They help us know who is doing what, who is receiving something, and more.
The Six Noun Cases in Shqip
Important Points
- Nominative Case: This is the basic form of the noun, used when the noun is the subject of the sentence.
- Accusative Case: This form is used when the noun is the direct object of the sentence, meaning it receives the action.
- Genitive Case: This case shows possession, like when you say 'the boy's book'.
- Dative Case: This form is used when the noun is the indirect object, receiving something indirectly.
- Ablative Case: This case shows separation or movement away from something.
- Vocative Case: This is used when calling or addressing someone directly.
The nominative case is used when the noun is the one doing the action. It's like the star of the sentence.
Examples
- Djali luan me top.
- Vajza këndon një këngë.
The accusative case is used when the noun is the one receiving the action. It's what the star of the sentence is acting upon.
Examples
- Djali lexon librin.
- Vajza pikturon shtëpinë.
The genitive case is like saying something belongs to someone. It's the possessive form.
Examples
- Libri i djalit është i ri.
- Çanta e vajzës është e bukur.
The dative case is used when the noun is receiving something indirectly, like giving a gift to someone.
Examples
- Djali i jep vajzës një lule.
- Mësuesi flet me nxënësit.
The ablative case shows movement away from something or separation.
Examples
- Djali largohet nga shkolla.
- Vajza vjen prej shtëpisë.
The vocative case is used when you are calling out to someone or addressing them directly.
Examples
- Djalë, eja këtu!
- Vajzë, dëgjo!