Hello all,

Dmytro gave me the idea of creating a "Compound Algorithm." I have
attempted to do so below, and would appreciate any feedback to make it
better and change faulty statements.


Compound Algorithm:

It can sometimes be difficult to know which type of compound we are
dealing with. Here is an algorithm that can help you to figure out the
compound type.

1. If the compound has only numbers as members it is likely a Dvanda
or a Digu compound. Please see these sections below to decide which.
2. If the compound starts with a number and is followed by a
non-numeral, the compound is likely a Digu. Please see below for
more information.
3. If the compound starts with an indeclinable that qualifies a
following noun in the compound, and the whole compound is acting
as an adverb, the compound is likely an Avyayiibhaava. Please see
below for more information.
4. For all other compounds, try to determine the case of the last
member as well as what the case of the first member would be, had
it not been compounded with the last.

-If the cases would certainly differ, go to 5

-If the cases would certainly be the same go to 6

-If it is impossible to tell for sure go to 7

5. If the cases certainly differ, then it is likely a tappurisa
compound. Please see below for more information.

6. If the cases would certainly be the same, then it is likely a
kammadhaaraya compound. Please see below for more information
7. If it is impossible to tell the cases, then it may be a tappurisa
or kammadhaaraya compound and context and doctrinal familiarity
should be your guide to figuring out the solution. Not all
compounds are easy to analyze.
8. If you have a compound that fits the “type” of one of the above
compounds but the last member is a noun, or is used as a noun, and
the last member is agreeing (case, gender, number) with an
external noun as would an adjective, regardless of its normal
gender, etc., then you are likely dealing with a Bahubbiihi
compound. Please see below for more information.

When it says: "Please see below for more information," it is referring
to my compound sheet available here:

http://www.lioncity.net/alanmcclure/resources/Pali_compounds.htm


Metta,

Alan