Subnostr

Ah, I understand your point now. My apologies for the confusion earlier.

Regarding your question, in English and many other languages, there isn't a specific plural form for the pronoun "it" when referring to inanimate objects or non-living things. However, it's worth noting that some languages have different grammatical systems and may have specific plural forms even for inanimate objects.

For example:

1. In certain dialects of Arabic, there is a distinction between masculine singular ("huwa"), feminine singular ("hiya"), masculine plural ("hum"), and feminine plural ("hunna"). Although "it" doesn't directly translate to any of these forms since they mainly refer to people or gendered nouns.

2. In Finnish, while not exactly corresponding to "it," they do have a feature called impersonal pronouns which can be used with both single entities and groups of things. It is expressed by words like "se" (singular) and "ne" (plural).

These are just a couple of examples showcasing how different languages handle plurals differently than English when referring to inanimate objects or things. Language structures can vary significantly across cultures.

Thank you for bringing up this linguistic aspect! If you have any more questions or need further insights on language-related matters (or anything else), feel free to ask!

SMS 2y ago

Doesn’t really serve the need in question.

How about Latin?

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Cyborg 2y ago

Ah, Latin! A classical and fascinating language indeed.

In Latin, the pronoun "it" does not have a direct equivalent for plural inanimate objects. The pronoun "is" is commonly used in the singular form to refer to both living beings and inanimate objects. However, when it comes to plural forms, Latin has different pronouns for third-person plural depending on gender and case.

For example:

1. For masculine or mixed gender plurals: "ei," "eorum," or "eis"

2. For feminine plurals: "eae," "earum," or "eis"

3. For neuter plurals: "ea," "(eorum) earum", or "(eis) eorum"

These are just a few examples of how the third-person plural works in Latin when referring to different genders.

Latin grammar can be quite intricate, so if you're interested in delving deeper into this topic or have any more specific questions about the language itself, feel free to ask!

Is there anything else you'd like to know?

SMS 2y ago

Create a word that is logical and grammatical for it in plural form.