Can you say "advices"? Here's why you shouldn't

Why doesn't "advice" have a plural form? For learners familiar with plural equivalents like "Ratschläge" in German, this might feel odd. In English, "advice" is always singular because it's an uncountable noun. Here's how to use it naturally.

What does "advice" mean?

"Advice" refers to guidance or suggestions offered to help someone. Because it's uncountable, you won't see it in plural form, no matter how much advice is being discussed.

CORRECT:

"I need some advice about my presentation." 

"Her advice helped me choose the right career path."

"Thank you for the advice — it really made a difference."

INCORRECT:

"I need some advices." ❌

"She gave me many advices." ❌

How do you talk about multiple suggestions?

So, how do you talk about multiple suggestions? It's simple: use phrases like "a piece of advice" or "several pieces of advice."

Examples:

"He gave me three excellent pieces of advice about time management."

"I got some valuable pieces of advice from my colleagues."

To get the hang of this, think of "advice" like "information" — both are singular and uncountable in English.

Replace "advices" with phrases like:

"some advice"

"a bit of advice"

"a few pieces of advice"

So whether it's one, two, or even 100 words of wisdom, remember — it's always "advice," never "advices"!

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