In Hebrew, if a masculine plural noun has a pronominal suffix, you can usually determine whether the noun is singular or plural based on the form of the suffix itself.
- If the noun is singular, the pronominal suffix will typically be "וֹ" ("-o") for the third person singular masculine. For example, "אנשים" (anashim) means "men," and "אנשיו" (anshav) means "his men."
- If the noun is plural, the pronominal suffix will generally be "יהם" ("-eihem") for the third person plural masculine. For instance, "ילדים" (yeladim) means "boys," and "ילדיהם" (yeladeihem) means "their boys."
The specific suffixes and their forms can vary depending on the gender and number of the nouns, but the key is to pay attention to the suffix form to determine whether the noun is singular or plural.