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Nouns: K, G, H > C, Z, S

Masculine nouns

You already know that when plural masculine nouns with three or more syllables ends in –k (maslinik), –g (šoping), or –h (orah), the final consonant changes to –c (maslinici), –z (šopinzi), or –s (orasi) in the nominative plural form. This change occurs because the consonant is followed immediately by –i ending for masculine plural. The rules are as follows:

• k + i = ci → maslinik / maslinici
• g + i = zi → šoping / šopinzi
• h + i = si → orah / orasi

As discussed last year, this rule also applies to other cases where -k-, -g-, or -h- is followed by -i. Refer to the declension pattern below for further clarification.

3.4 Zadatak 1: Muški rod

Complete the sentences with the correct plural form of each noun in the appropriate case. Use the words from the list below.

• prijedlog, putnik, maslinik, orah, učenik, psiholog

Feminine nouns

The same rule applies to feminine nouns. In this case, when singular feminine nouns with –k-, –g-, or –h are followed by –i in different cases, they change to –c-, –z-, or –s. See the declension pattern below for further clarification.