Basic Accusative and Locative (Singular Only)
Let's start with a simplified look at two more cases in the singular. The Accusative case often marks the direct object (kògò or co receives the action). The Locative case is used for location after prepositions like na (on) or w (in). For now, let's just see how simple singular nouns change (adjectives also change, but we'll keep it very basic here).
Accusative (Singular):
- Masculine Inanimate & Neuter: Look like the Nominative. (e.g., Widzã dom - I see a house, Widzã sélko - I see a small village)
- Masculine Animate: Look like the Genitive (-a). (e.g., Widzã òjca - I see a father)
- Feminine: End in -ã or -ą. (e.g., Widzã ** białkã__ - I see a woman, Widzã __knégã** - I see a book)
Locative with 'na/w' (Singular):
- Masculine/Neuter: Ends in -u. (e.g., na stolu - on a table, w sélku - in a small village)
- Feminine: Often end in -e or -i. (e.g., na rece - on a river, na zemi - on land)
Examples: Czëtóm knégã (I am reading a book - Accusative feminine ending). Sedzëma na stolu (We are sitting on a table).