Weak Nominal Declension
The weak declension of nouns is nothing more than n-stem nominal formation. In principle it is no different from the formation of r-stems or nd-stems: the affix -Vn- intercedes between nominal root and endings, where V is some vowel. Just as brōþar 'brother' is inherently an r-stem noun (employing no other formations), likewise weak nouns are inherently weak, i.e. only n-stem. While adjectives may employ strong or weak declension according to contextual demands, a given noun by contrast employs only one declension at all times: a weak noun always declines weak, a strong noun always strong.
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/lrc/eieol/gotol-4-X.html#Got04_GP16
an-jan-wan-stems
These nouns are typically masculine and neuter.
|
SINGULAR |
|
Zero-grade |
|
|
masculine |
neuter |
masculine |
neuter |
N |
-a |
-o |
-a |
-o |
A |
-an |
-o |
-an |
-o |
G |
-ins |
-ins |
-s |
-ins |
D |
-in |
-in |
no affix |
-in |
|
PLURAL |
|
|
|
|
masculine |
neuter |
|
|
N |
-ans |
-óna |
-s -nans |
|
A |
-ans |
-óna |
-s -nans |
|
G |
-ane |
-ane |
-(n)e |
-(n)e |
D |
-am |
-am |
-(n)am |
-(n)e |
The zero-grade formation of certain nouns generalized the n-stem. The Vn-affix is essentially zeroed out, leaving the 'n' of the affix plus the appropriate case suffix.
It only affects some an-stems.
ón-jón-wón-stems
All of these nouns are feminine.
|
SINGULAR |
N |
-o |
A |
-ón |
G |
-óns |
D |
-ón |
|
PLURAL |
N |
-óns |
A |
-óns |
G |
-óno |
D |
-óm |
in-stems
All of these nouns are feminine.
|
SINGULAR |
N |
-ei |
A |
-ein |
G |
-eins |
D |
-ein |
|
PLURAL |
N |
-eins |
A |
-eins |
G |
-eino |
D |
-eim |
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