A noun is anything that can be named. Nouns are sometimes further sub-divided into:
- common and proper nouns;
- abstract and concrete nouns;
Nouns are often articular. Nouns function as subjects, objects, or PN. Nouns can also be in apposition.
Greek:
Nouns in Greek have case. See chapter 6 and 7 of BBG.
Hebrew:
Hebrew nouns are often in construct. pdf or video Nouns can be articular as well as singular or plural.
word |
Hebrew |
Gloss |
masculine singular absolute |
סוּס |
stallion |
masculine singular construct |
סוּס |
stallion of |
feminine singular absolute |
סוּסָה |
mare |
feminine singular contruct |
סוּסַת |
mare of |
masculine plural absolute |
סוּסִים |
stallions |
masculine plural construct |
סוּסֵי |
stallions of |
feminine plural absolute |
סוּסוֹת |
mares |
feminine plural construct |
סוּסוֹת |
mares of |