Understanding Shqip Noun Number
In the Shqip language, nouns can be singular or plural. This means that they can talk about one thing or more than one thing. Let's learn how to tell the difference!
Important Points
- Singular nouns refer to just one person, animal, place, or thing.
- Plural nouns refer to more than one person, animal, place, or thing.
- To make a noun plural in Shqip, we often add -a, -e, -ra, or -ta to the end of the word.
- Some nouns change their form completely when they become plural.
- A few nouns stay the same in both singular and plural forms.
Examples
- libër (book) -> libra (books)
- shtet (state) -> shtete (states)
- kafshë (animal) -> kafshë (animals)
Now, let's look at some examples to see how singular and plural nouns work in sentences.
Examples
- Unë kam një libër. (I have one book.)
- Ajo ka shumë libra. (She has many books.)
- Në park ka një kafshë. (There is one animal in the park.)
As you can see, the ending of the noun changes to show that we are talking about more than one.