< Tibetan
Ming tshig
Here we have the declesion of the noun house (Nang)
| Cases | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Nang | Nang tsh'o |
| Genitive | Nang gi | Nang tsho i |
| Dative | Nang la | Nang tsho i |
| Accusative | Nang | Nang tsh'o |
| Locative | Nang la | Nang tsho i |
| Agentive | Nang gi | Nang tsho i |
| Ablative | Nang ne | Nang tsho ne |
Genitive Case
The last sound of the noun determines the genitive suffix. The following rules determine the appropiate suffixes:
| Last sound | Suffix |
|---|---|
| -'a | -'i |
| -g or -ng | -gi |
| -n, -m, -r or -l | -gyi |
| -d, -b or -s | -kyi |
Agentive Case
The rules for which suffix to use are as follows;
| Last sound | Suffix |
|---|---|
| -'a | -s |
| -g or -ng | -gis |
| -n, -m, -r or -l | -gyis or -kyis |
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