Komunaj

Komunaj is the plural form of the Esperanto adjective komuna, meaning "common," "shared," or "collective." It describes nouns in the plural and is used to indicate that something belongs to or is used by a group, community, or widely shared by people. The word is neutral and versatile, appearing in everyday speech as well as formal writing.

In Esperanto, adjectives end with -a, and the plural is formed with -j, giving komunaj for plural use. The singular form is komuna. Adjectives in Esperanto agree with the noun they modify in number but not in gender, since Esperanto lacks grammatical gender. For example: La lernejo uzas komunajn rimedojn (The school uses shared resources), Ili konsentas pri komunaj celoj (They agree on common goals).

Etymology and usage context: komunaj derives from komuna, which itself comes from the Latin communis through the historical development of European languages adapted into Esperanto. The term is commonly found in discussions of public resources, community projects, cooperative efforts, and any context where ownership or use is shared among multiple parties.

Related terms and examples: Komuna (singular), komunaj rimedoj (shared resources), komunaj celoj (common goals). The concept is central to discussions of collective action, community planning, and shared-service models within Esperanto-speaking communities.