Nouns
Nouns and pronouns are fundamental building blocks of language, playing a crucial role in communication and conveying meaning. Nouns represent people, places, objects, or concepts, providing the essential substance of a sentence, while pronouns like "he," "she," and "it" allow for more efficient and less repetitive communication by replacing specific nouns. Together, nouns and pronouns help us express thoughts, convey information, and connect ideas, making them indispensable components of language.
Pronouns
| Pronoun | Zapoteco |
|---|---|
| me | nhed |
| you | lhe |
| he | leba |
| she | lhee' |
| them (at least one male) | lhekba' |
| them (all female) | lheke |
| us (includes person you are talking to) | chhaw |
| us (excluding person you are talking to) | nhetu |
| you all (excluding me) | lhee |
| everyone | yugchhu |