From "pineapple" to "circus": What are the majority of these words?
Do you know that? There are words that you use every day and know well - until you suddenly form the majority of the term. Because often it turns out that the plural of many German words is not so obvious, as one thinks at first glance!
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Yet it is quite clear in German grammar how the majority of words are formed. For the most part, it is enough to put a "-en" or "-innen" to the word, and already the plural is properly formed (students / nation / nations). Or we just hang a "s" on the word (smartphone / smartphones); sometimes an "e" (competition / competitions). But you can not pinpoint it exactly, after all, there are many, many exceptions to any rule that the Duden has defined for pluralism. Not to forget: Many words do not change, from singular to plural, but always remain the same. That's what the PEOPLE, for example, tell their parents to take to THE HOLIDAYS.
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That's why even German pros fall into the trap again and again, even though they are actually well versed. Popular traps include:
- Cactus: Not "cactus" or "cacti" - "cactus" is the correct plural.
- Visa: Not "visas" or even "visas", but "visas"
- Mode: The mode, the "Modusse"? No, it has to be called "modes"!
- Globe: As is often resorted to the supposedly correct "Globi" - but right are both "Globusse" and "Globes"
- Comma: Mandatory tool for those who value the right grammar and punctuation: See that the "commas" are set correctly!
- click: One click, two "clicks"? No, "clicks" is the correct majority!
- Mountains: Nothing changes here, the "mountains" also apply to the plural
And the pineapple?
If you want to test if you have the plural of pineapples and many more doubts, take a look at the video. Do you find the right word before the time limit expires?
