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The Eight Greek Noun Rules
8 noun rules
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Language - Greek
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09/15/2016
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Term
Noun Rule 1
 Definition
Stems ending in alpha or eta are in the first declension, stems ending in omicron are in the second, and consonantal stems are in the third.
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Noun Rule 2
 Definition
Every neuter word has the same form in the nominative and accusative
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Noun Rule 3
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Almost all neuter words end in alpha in the nominative and accusative plural.
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Noun Rule 4
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In the dative singular, the iota subscripts if possible.
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Noun Rule 5
 Definition
Vowels often change their length ("ablaut")
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Noun Rule 6
 Definition
In genitive and dative, the masculine and neuter will always be identical.
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Noun Rule 7
 Definition
The Square of Stops
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Noun Rule 8
 Definition
A tau cannot stand at the end of a word and it will drop off.
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