Noun rules

Question 1

Rule 1

Answer 1

Stems ending in α or η are in the first declension; stems ending in ο are in the second declension; and consonantal stems are in the third declension

Question 2

Rule 2

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Rule 3

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Rule 4

Answer 4

In the dative singular, the ι subscripts if possible

Question 5

Rule 5

Answer 5

Vowels often change their length (“ablaut”)

Question 6

Rule 6

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Rule 7: Square of Stops

Answer 7

Unvoiced Voiced Aspirate
Labials: π β Φ + σ = ψ

Velars: κ γ χ + σ = ξ

Dentals: τ δ θ + σ = σ

Question 8

Rule 8

Answer 8

τ drops from the end of a word
also, both τ and ν drop out before a σ