9.7 Distinguish Type 1 from Type 2

Type 2 ALWAYS contains (vowel) + yod, but NEVER hiriq + yod
Type 1 NEVER contains yod, unless it’s hiriq+yod

• This simple rule, plus the tips on the previous pages about patterns in gender and number, should make it easier to identify the pronominal suffix.
• When you encounter a word with a suffix, always start by asking, “is there a vowel + yod, that is not hiriq + yod?”
• If yes, then we have a Type 2 suffix, which indicates the noun is plural
  • And if Tsere + Yod then both the noun and the pronoun are plural

Monosyllabic singular nouns, such as אָח can also add \(\hat I\) to all Type 1 suffixes

• For example, אָחִי, “my brother”, אָחִ֫יהוּ “his brother”, and אֲחִיהֶם “their brother”
• The above rules still apply:
  • Type 2 ALWAYS contains (vowel) + yod, but NEVER Hireq + yod
    
  • Type 1 NEVER contains yod, unless it’s Hireq+yod