Plural and Singular Form of Noun in Turkish and English Languages

Nouns are classified in distinctive categories in different languages. They are used in singular or plural forms. These forms are seen in possessive construction, as well as, in the other grammatical categories. In English language the sub classifications of nouns are: a) singular in form, b) plural in form, c) Internal spelling changes d). Latin rule (ren: brethren, rarely used) e. ending change while in Turkish, to form the plural of nouns: we add (ler or lar) to all words whether they end in a vowel or consonant, for example, gardaş (brother) becomes: gardaşlӓr (brothers), and irregular form with "an and lack of lar and ler". A contrastive study of the noun and its sub classifications in Turkish and English languages reveals both similarities and differences. The current study can be of a great help for the grammarians and teachers of the mentioned languages in a multilingual situation.

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Plural nouns ، Singular nouns ، Turkish Language ، English Language