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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 is usually located in the center of the noun cluster, being preceded or followed by every other specifying form.

Non-adjectival elements conveying possession and belonging are always placed after the noun.

kah θı̄ χɛ̱́
the man’s house

xǫ̱̋ θı̄ wo̱
my hand

Every attributive adjectives, conversely, is always placed before the noun.

χat βuθχɛ̱́ 
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.

wo̱ tı́ pu̱rɛ́ ɑ̱̂ kah 
I am going inside the house