genitiivpl

Genitive plural (abbreviated as "genitiivpl" or "gen.pl.") is a grammatical case used to indicate possession or association between two nouns, where the first noun is in the genitive case and the second is in the plural. It is commonly found in languages with rich inflectional systems, such as German, Latin, and some Slavic languages.

In German, for example, the genitive plural is formed by adding the genitive marker "-s" to the plural form of the noun. For instance, "die Katzen" (the cats) becomes "der Katzen" (of the cats) when used in the genitive case. This case is often used to express relationships, such as in the phrase "das Haus der Katzen" (the house of the cats).

In Latin, the genitive plural is formed by adding the suffix "-um" to the second declension nouns or "-orum" to the first and third declension nouns. For example, "puellae" (girls) becomes "puellarum" (of the girls) in the genitive plural.

The genitive plural is a fundamental aspect of grammar in languages that utilize inflectional morphology. It helps to convey relationships and associations between entities, making it an essential tool for precise and clear communication.