The definite article is li , which is invariable. The basic noun ending is -e . All nouns from nominal roots take this ending. This ending is added to adjectival stems to form nouns denoting persons, eg. Plurals are formed by adding -s .
Nouns denoting living beings are epicene, ie.
Plurals for these are formed, as with other nouns, by adding -s . There are two additional noun endings, used when making nouns from adjectival stems. As noted above, adding -e to an adjectival stem creates an epicene noun. Adding -u creates concrete neuter nouns, ie. When added to adjectives of nationality, this ending creates nouns denoting the language spoken, eg.