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Nouns decline only to designate singular or plural, usually by adding an s.  
Nouns decline only to designate singular or plural, usually by adding an s.  


Pronouns decline a bit more extravagantly, but are as nothing compared to German, where pronouns represent some kind of multi-dimensional matrix of fear and loathing. Take “I” for example.
Pronouns decline a bit more extravagantly, but are as nothing compared to German, where pronouns represent some kind of multi-dimensional matrix of [[fear and loathing]]. Take “I” for example.


Technically, English differentiates the {{tag|subject}} (I), the {{tag|object}} (me) and the {{tag|possessive}} (mine), but in many cases the subject and object take the same form. (for example, you, it).
Technically, English differentiates the {{tag|subject}} (I), the {{tag|object}} (me) and the {{tag|possessive}} (mine), but in many cases the subject and object take the same form. (for example, you, it).

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