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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.

ṅämrò thi gòpha
the man’s house

ròpha runì
the young woman

A key role inside the noun cluster is played by the process called agreement. This process create a bond between a noun and other adjectival elements. Other elements, which convey possession or belonging do not agree with the main nominal form (including the possessive adjectives).

gägajfà gòpha gunì ba ṅämrò
the young man is going home

The agreement is also marked on predicative adjectives, spreading thus in the verb groups.

The agreement does distinguish also the number of the noun cluster. Number is marked only on nouns and adjectival elements, while other elements, which convey possession or belonging, do not agree with the main nominal form in number.

rö́sà rôpha rúnì
the two young women

rèhdi rôpha rúnì
the women are young

The role of the noun cluster in the sentence is marked by prepositions, which are placed before the cluster. Thus, it can be stated that the noun cluster can be introduced by a preposition.

jägajfà phun ṅämrò
I am going inside the house