Greek Noun Rules

Question 1

Greek Noun Rule 1:

Answer 1

Stems ending in α/η: 1st declension
Stems ending in ο: 2nd declension
Stems ending in consonants: 3rd declension

Question 2

Greek Noun Rule 2:

Answer 2

Every neuter word has the same form in the nominative and accusative.

Question 3

Greek Noun Rule 3:

Answer 3

Almost all neuter words end in α in the the nominative and accusative plural.

Question 4

Greek Noun Rule 4:

Answer 4

In the dative singular, the iota subscripts if possible.

Question 5

Greek Noun Rule 5:

Answer 5

Vowels often change their length
“ablaut”
(ο ω)

Question 6

Greek Noun Rule 6:

Answer 6

In the genitive and dative, the masculine and neuter will always be identical.

Question 7

Greek Noun Rule 7:

Answer 7

Square of Stops.
Labial (π,β,φ) + σ -> ψ
Velar (κ,γ,χ) + σ -> ξ
Dental (τ,σ,θ) + σ -> σ

Question 8

Greek Noun Rule 8:

Answer 8

A tau cannot stand at the end of a word and will drop off.