Irregular Nouns[chapterheader]
What is it?
The irregular nouns do not follow the usual pattern of the regular nouns when changing from singular to plural. For example et barn (a child) becomes børn in plural.
The Rules
A vowel change occurs when the noun goes from single to plural.
Examples
| Singular Indefinite | Singular Definite | Plural Indefinite | Plural Definite |
|---|---|---|---|
en bog | bogen | bøger | bøgerne |
| a book | the book | books | the books |
et barn | barnet | børn | børnene |
| a child | the child | children | the children |
en hånd | hånden | hænder | hænderne |
| a hand | the hand | hands | the hands |
en and | anden | ænder | ænderne |
| a duck | the duck | ducks | the ducks |