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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

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

Examples

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 pages"

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

Notes

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

TemplateData

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TemplateData for Plural

Allows easy formatting of statements using plural.

Template parameters
ಪರಿಮಿತಿ		ವಿವರ	ನಮೂನೆ	ಸ್ಥಾನಮಾನ
Number	`1`	The number of items: 0, 1, 2 etc.	ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ	required
Singular name	`2`	The text to use when one item is specified	String	required
plural name	`3`	The text to use when two or more items is specified. The default is to append the singular form with 's'.	String	ಐಚ್ಛಿಕ