Quantifiers

Quantifiers are determiners that indicate the quantity of a noun.

• Nullar and total numbers → Naturally make "all" and "none" redundant, simplifying expressions.
• Usage Restrictions → Quantifiers cannot be used with uncountable nouns, since the number already conveys quantity.

Core Quantifiers

Arcadia defines the following quantifiers:

• poco → "A few" (small but distinct amount).
• aliamo → "Some" (can refer to one or multiple).
• oliamo → "Some" (cannot refer to one, only plural).
• multo → "Many" (large quantity).
• cisco → "Each" (individual emphasis).

Usage Notes

• "aliamo" → Even though it can refer to one, it always takes a plural noun form.
• "cisco" →
  • Used with nouns in singular form to highlight individual entities.
  • Used with nouns in total form to emphasize both individuals and the group.

Combination with interrogatives

These quantifiers can combine with interrogative words to form quantified replies. For example, combining with "cuandho" (when) produces:

• pocuandho → "A few times"
• oliamuandho → "Sometimes (not just one time)"
• multuandho → "Many times"
• ciscuandho → "Each time"

Examples

• Total Focus (pueri in total form)

  • edravul puerelis ye pomon → "Every child is eating an apple."
  • Explanation: The total form and verb highlight the group as a whole.

• Singular Emphasis (cisco with singular form)

  • edrave cisco pueris ye pomon → "Each child is eating an apple."
  • Explanation: The verb and noun remain singular, focusing on individual children.

• Hybrid Emphasis (cisco with total form)

  • edravul cisco puerelis ye pomon → "Each and every child is eating an apple."
  • Explanation: The total form + cisco highlights both individuals and the group.