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==Nouns==
==Nouns==
Nouns in Biwdiw language end almost exclusively in a vowel or in the recurring -iw diphthong. A certain number of nouns, mostly loanwords, may unusually end in a consonant; in this case a euphonic vowel, -u-, is added at the end of noun before the normal declension endings.  
Nouns in Βaβar language can end either in a vowel or in a consonant in their basic form.


Nouns display neither gender nor class distinction. There are, however, three morphological numbers for almost all nouns, '''singular''', '''dual''', and '''plural'''.
Nouns are grouped into two declension classes: vocalic and consonantal class. As a rule, we can sketch out the following scheme:
*'''vocalic class''': includes every noun ending in a vowel
*'''consonantal class''': includes every noun ending in a consonant


The dual number is used when two entities are mentioned (or when these entities are usually found in couple):
Nouns display no gender distinction. There are two morphological numbers for almost all nouns, '''singular''' and '''plural'''.
 
līlužū suvö
<small>I see dogs (three, four, some, many, …)</small>
 
līlužū suvɛhiw
<small>I see two dogs (it cannot be any other number)</small>
 
In this case, the usage of the numeral hɛgiw, ''two'', is not required. It can be used, however, to highlight the value of the numeral.
 
līlužū hɛɣiw suvɛhiw
<small>I see two dogs (the amount of two is purposedly highlighted)</small>
There is a limited case system. If a noun is deemed as ''indefinite'', a form of '''indefinite article''' is used and placed before it.

Revision as of 04:17, 26 April 2025

Nouns

Nouns in Βaβar language can end either in a vowel or in a consonant in their basic form.

Nouns are grouped into two declension classes: vocalic and consonantal class. As a rule, we can sketch out the following scheme:

  • vocalic class: includes every noun ending in a vowel
  • consonantal class: includes every noun ending in a consonant

Nouns display no gender distinction. There are two morphological numbers for almost all nouns, singular and plural.

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