daudzskaitl

Daudzskaitlis is a Latvian word that translates to "plural" in English. It refers to the grammatical number that denotes more than one person, animal, or thing. In Latvian, like many other languages, nouns, adjectives, pronouns, and numerals change their form to indicate the plural. The system of pluralization in Latvian is complex, involving various endings and sometimes stem changes depending on the gender and declension class of the noun.

For example, the singular noun "dārzs" (garden) becomes "dārzi" in the plural. The singular adjective "skaists" (beautiful) changes to "skaisti" in the plural. Pronouns also inflect for number, such as "es" (I) becoming "mēs" (we). Numerals, particularly those greater than one, also take plural forms. Understanding these plural forms is crucial for correct Latvian grammar and sentence construction. The choice of plural ending is often determined by the noun's gender (masculine or feminine) and its case, which further complicates the declension system. Mastering the daudzskaitlis is a significant step in learning the Latvian language.