The plural of “moose” is also “moose” but it’s not because of English. Moose derives from Algonquian, a Native American language. It kept the same plural ending it had in its original language instead of adopting the normal “s” ending of most English plurals.
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The grammar monster in me is going to need a trigger warning next time.
I think the wrong spelling is part of the meme adventure
What if it’s different species of deer? Does it work like fish?
I would say yes
Oh deers
It’s Durrs to you city folk.
Why is the plural the same as singular that does make no sense
I’m glad that quick answer is there, no way I’m reading that whole thing.
Oh deer
John, you can’t license away the plural of deer.
Why is English so ridiculous that the plural and singular of deer is the same word? And why do people want to keep it that way?
The plural of “moose” is also “moose” but it’s not because of English. Moose derives from Algonquian, a Native American language. It kept the same plural ending it had in its original language instead of adopting the normal “s” ending of most English plurals.
“MOOSES” Sounds like moose jesus
I thought this was common knowledge.
To native English speakers, yes. To non-native speakers, this is yet another bizarre rule they just have to memorize.
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