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Noun: Assamese nouns are indefinite. They can be both singular and plural depending on the context. They are made definite by using classifiers and plural suffixes which also make them either singular and plural. Plural: The general plural suffixes are: and. Others which have specific functions include, , etc. Nominative: The  suffix is used when the noun works as an agent and the verb is transitive. Accusative: is used for animate sense and for emphasis. No case marking otherwise. Dative 1: For direct objects marks this case instead of. Dative 2: In some dialects or  marks this case instead of. Terminative: Vaguely can mark this case too. Instrumental 1: is unemphatic and  is emphatic and more common. Instrumental 2: Alternatively is used instead of the default  in Standard Assamese. Locative: The locative suffix is in repetition of the word, with adverbs and days of the week.