This template allows easy formatting of statements of the form "# thing(s)", with correct use of plurals. It uses the "plural" magic word, so ideally it should work with minimal modification for other language.

Syntax rætta

  • {{plural|number|name}}
  • {{plural|number|singular name|plural name}}

Examples rætta

For most English nouns, the plural is formed by adding "s" to the end of the singular form. If that is the case, only one "name" parameter is required:

  • {{plural|0|page}} returns "0 page"
  • {{plural|1|page}} returns "1 page"
  • {{plural|2|page}} returns "2 page"

For plurals that require adding "es", or more unusual forms, the singular and plural forms must be specified explicitly:

  • {{plural|0|ox|oxen}} returns "0 oxen"
  • {{plural|1|ox|oxen}} returns "1 ox"
  • {{plural|2|ox|oxen}} returns "2 oxen"

Notes rætta

  • While {{plural|#|sheep|sheep}} is valid, it is also fairly pointless.

TemplateData rætta

Hetta er TemplateData dokumentatiónin fyri hesa fyrimynd, ið verður brúkt av VisualEditor og øðrum tólum.

Plural

Allows easy formatting of statements using plural.

Template parameters

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Number1

The number of items: 0, 1, 2 etc.

Numberrequired
Singular name2

The text to use when one item is specified

Stringrequired
plural name3

The text to use when two or more items is specified. The default is to append the singular form with 's'.

Stringoptional

See also rætta