Table 3. Masculine Singulars Derive Neuter or Feminine Plural Nouns or Pronouns

Language Singular: Masculine English Gloss Plural: Feminine or Neuter English Gloss
Iraqw and Gorwaa aako grandfather aakwakwi'i (n) grandfathers
Iraqw taata father taati'i (n) fathers
Burunge kookoo grandfather okooka'iing (n) grandfathers
Iraqw and Gorwaa kuung you kuunga (n) you
Alagwa ku you hunguraa (n) you
Burunge ugu you unkuraay (n) you
Iraqw hhawata husband or man hhawatee (f) husbands or men
Iraqw mulqumoo male friend mulqee (f) friends
Alagwa mjolimoo male grandchild mjoloo (f) grandchildren
Alagwa or Burunge kumba'a male-in-law kuumba'ee (f) in-laws
Alagwa hhapaloimo chief hhapalo'ee (f) chiefs
Alagwa mosombimoo a male youth mosombaa (f) male youths
Iraqw and Gorwaa garma a male youth daqaay (m) male youths