Zone 9 Plurals Of Nouns

Question 1

An e is added

Answer 1

Mostly masculine nouns need an e

Same applies to neuter

Question 2

An umlaut e is added

Answer 2

Many masculine nouns need this

So do a number of feminine nouns

Question 3

An umlaut plus er added

Answer 3

Many neuter nouns add this when possible

A few masculine nouns take the same changes

Question 4

Add n or en

Answer 4

90% of feminine nouns follow this pattern

Question 5

Add s

Answer 5

Most foreign words take this ending

Question 6

No ending

Answer 6

Endings of chen and lein
Nouns ending with el, en or er
Often they add an umlaut

Question 7

How do most masculine nouns form the plural

Answer 7

Majority add e
If the stem is a, o or u usually add an umlaut
Er, el or en have no change some add an umlaut

Question 8

How do most feminine nouns form

Answer 8

Huge majority add n or en

Some add umlaut plus e (d and t endings maybe)

Question 9

How do most neuter nouns form the plural

Answer 9

Adding umlaut plus e

Nouns ending in chen or lein do not change in plural

Question 10

How do most foreign words form the plural

Answer 10

Adding s

Question 11

Where do you find info on plurals in the dictionary

Answer 11

Usually given in third place following the gender and genitive ending