A2

Plural Marker (mau)

Mau (Hoʻonui)

About this concept

The particle 'mau' placed before a noun indicates plurality: mau keiki (children), mau hale (houses). Used with 'nā' (the, plural) or 'he mau' (some). Not required but adds clarity.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~20 cards at level A2.

Examples

Nā mau keiki.The children.
He mau pua nani.Some beautiful flowers.
Nā mau hale o Honolulu.The houses of Honolulu.
He mau mea hou.Some new things.

Prerequisite

Plurals and QuantityA2

More A2 concepts

Perfective Aspect (ua)Ua (Hana Pau)Progressive Aspect (e...ana)E...ana (Hana Mau)Possessive Classes (A-class and O-class)Loina ʻA a me ʻOPlurals and QuantityNui a me IkiCausative Prefix (hoʻo-)Hoʻo- (Hoʻoili)

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