Number
Numbers are formed by adding a suffix to the root word. The semantic meaning of the suffix varies depending on whether the noun is countable or uncountable.
Countable Nouns
Countable nouns are those that can be quantified as discrete units, such as apples, kilograms, and humans. Using "libri" (book), here are the suffixes:
| Number | Suffix | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singular | —Ø | libri | "exactly one book" |
| Fractional | -d | librid | "part of a book" (<1 unit) |
| Plural | -s | libris | "books" (>1, including fractions) |
| Nullar | -n | librin | "no books" |
| Total | -l | libril | "all books" |
Negative quantities take the same suffix as their positive counterpart.
Uncountable Nouns
| Number | Suffix | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singular | —Ø | amore | "love" (unspecified amount) |
| Fractional | -d | amored | "a little love" |
| Plural | -s | amores | "abundant love" |
| Nullar | -n | amoren | "no love" |
| Total | -r | amorer | "all love" |