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The noun cluster is formed by a noun, carrying the main meaning, and by other noun-type forms, namely adjectives, which specify this meaning or add other meanings to the main noun. Inside of a noun cluster, the noun can be replaced by a pronoun. | The noun cluster is formed by a noun, carrying the main meaning, and by other noun-type forms, namely adjectives, which specify this meaning or add other meanings to the main noun. Inside of a noun cluster, the noun can be replaced by a pronoun. | ||
The noun usually | The noun usually introduces the noun cluster, being followed by every other specifying form. Thus, other elements conveying ''possession'' and ''belonging'' are always placed '''after''' the noun, as well as every attributive adjective. | ||
kazta kṓ mɔmi | |||
<small>the man’s house</small> | <small>the man’s house</small> | ||
wā́mke isɔn | |||
<small>my hand</small> | <small>my hand</small> | ||
žamɔ ī́rjun | |||
<small>the young woman</small> | |||
<small>the young | |||
The noun cluster does not usually distinguish any number. If necessary, a numeral meaning is marked by indefinite adjectives, numerals or reduplication processes. | |||
The | The role of the noun cluster in the sentence is marked by ''prepositions''. Thus, it can be stated that the noun cluster can be introduced by a preposition. | ||
gocaʔ ɔn ɔrto kazta | |||
<small>I am | <small>I am going inside the house</small> | ||
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Nouns
The noun cluster is formed by a noun, carrying the main meaning, and by other noun-type forms, namely adjectives, which specify this meaning or add other meanings to the main noun. Inside of a noun cluster, the noun can be replaced by a pronoun.
The noun usually introduces the noun cluster, being followed by every other specifying form. Thus, other elements conveying possession and belonging are always placed after the noun, as well as every attributive adjective.
kazta kṓ mɔmi the man’s house
wā́mke isɔn my hand
žamɔ ī́rjun the young woman
The noun cluster does not usually distinguish any number. If necessary, a numeral meaning is marked by indefinite adjectives, numerals or reduplication processes.
The role of the noun cluster in the sentence is marked by prepositions. Thus, it can be stated that the noun cluster can be introduced by a preposition.
gocaʔ ɔn ɔrto kazta I am going inside the house
