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=== IOL 2006 Problem #2 Catalan === |
=== IOL 2006 Problem #2 Catalan === |
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The plural of Catalan nouns is usually formed by adding the ending ''-s''. But if the noun ends in one of the letters ''s'', ''x'' or ''ç'', more complex rules apply. |
The plural of Catalan nouns is usually formed by adding the ending '''-s'''. But if the noun ends in one of the letters '''s''', '''x''' or '''ç''', more complex rules apply. |
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Here are the singular and the plural forms of some Catalan nouns (in simplified spelling) and their English translations. Some forms are missing. |
Here are the singular and the plural forms of some Catalan nouns (in simplified spelling) and their English translations. Some forms are missing. |
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'''(c)''' Which syllable is stressed in those words where there is no ''`'' or ''´'' mark? |
'''(c)''' Which syllable is stressed in those words where there is no ''`'' or ''´'' mark? |
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⚠ Catalan is one of the Romance languages. It is spoken by approx. 8 mln people, mostly living in Spain, but also in France and Andorra. |
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—Boris Iomdin |
—Boris Iomdin |
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IOL 2006 Problem #2 Catalan
The plural of Catalan nouns is usually formed by adding the ending -s. But if the noun ends in one of the letters s, x or ç, more complex rules apply.
Here are the singular and the plural forms of some Catalan nouns (in simplified spelling) and their English translations. Some forms are missing.
Singular | Plural | Translation |
el apèndix | els apèndixs | appendix |
el bastaix | carrier | |
el troleibús | trolleybus | |
el cactus | els cactus | cactus |
la càries | les càries | caries |
les clos | meadow | |
el contumaç | els contumaços | rebel |
la faç | les façs | face |
el flux | els fluxos | stream |
el gimnàs | els gimnasos | gym |
la hèlix | les hèlixs | screw |
el índex | els índexs | index |
el iris | rainbow | |
el llaç | loop | |
el ònix | onyx | |
el pàncrees | els pàncrees | pancreas |
el pedaç | els pedaços | patch |
la pelvis | pelvis | |
el permís | els permisos | permission |
el pis | flat, lodgings | |
el | els sequaços | (male) follower |
la | les sequaçs | (female) follower |
el sufix | els sufixos | suffix |
els tastaolletes | frivolous person | |
el teix | els teixos | yew |
la trencadís | les trencadís | piece of crockery |
el vas | els vasos | vase |
la xeix | (the letter) x |
(a) Fill the gaps. Explain your solution.
(b) The marks ` and ´ indicate the stress in certain Catalan words. Find out when they are used.
(c) Which syllable is stressed in those words where there is no ` or ´ mark?
⚠ Catalan is one of the Romance languages. It is spoken by approx. 8 mln people, mostly living in Spain, but also in France and Andorra.
—Boris Iomdin