genitívsingul

Genitívsingul is a hypothetical grammatical concept that combines features of the genitive case and singular number. In many languages, the genitive case indicates possession, origin, or a similar relationship, while the singular number refers to a single instance of a noun. A genitívsingul form would therefore represent the genitive form of a singular noun.

For example, in English, the possessive form of a singular noun like "dog" is "dog's." This "dog's" can be considered an instance of genitívsingul, as it signifies possession ("the dog's bone") and refers to a single dog. Similarly, in languages with a richer case system, a specific inflection or ending might denote this combination.

The theoretical construct of genitívsingul is useful for linguistic analysis, allowing researchers to categorize and compare grammatical structures across different languages. While many languages express this concept through distinct word forms, the underlying grammatical function remains the same. Understanding genitívsingul helps illuminate how languages encode relationships of possession and singularity. It is not a universally recognized term in all grammatical traditions but serves as a descriptive tool for specific linguistic phenomena.