Language/South-azerbaijani/Grammar/Gender
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In this lesson, you will learn about gender in South Azerbaijani grammar.
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Gender refers to the classification of nouns based on their sex or on their association with a certain gender. It is an essential part of South Azerbaijani grammar and affects the form of other words in the sentence. In this lesson, we will discuss the different types of gender in South Azerbaijani and the rules that govern them.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: How to Use Be & Questions.
Types of Gender[edit | edit source]
In South Azerbaijani, there are two main types of gender: masculine and feminine.
Masculine Gender[edit | edit source]
Masculine gender is used to refer to males, male animals, and some inanimate objects that are considered masculine. The pronoun that is used to refer to masculine gender is "o", and adjectives and verbs used to describe masculine nouns should be in the masculine form.
Examples[edit | edit source]
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| oğlan | o:lɑn | boy |
| qartal | qɑrtɑl | eagle |
| baba | bɑbɑ | father |
Feminine Gender[edit | edit source]
Feminine gender is used to refer to females, female animals, and some inanimate objects that are considered feminine. The pronoun used to refer to feminine gender is "u", and adjectives and verbs used to describe feminine nouns should be in the feminine form.
Examples[edit | edit source]
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| qız | qəz | girl |
| xanım | xɑnɯm | lady |
| ana | ɑnɑ | mother |
Exceptions[edit | edit source]
There are some cases in which gender may not correspond to the biological sex of the noun.
Neuter Gender[edit | edit source]
Some South Azerbaijani nouns are considered to be neuter and do not have a specific gender. The pronoun used to refer to neuter nouns is "u", and adjectives and verbs that describe neuter nouns should be in the masculine singular form.
Examples[edit | edit source]
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| su | su | water |
| günəş | gy:næʃ | sun |
| tərəvəz | terævæz | vegetable |
Common Gender[edit | edit source]
There are also some nouns that are referred to by the same gender regardless of their biological sex. These are called common gender nouns. The pronoun used to refer to common gender nouns is "u". Adjectives and verbs used to describe common gender nouns should be in the masculine or feminine form, depending on the context.
Examples[edit | edit source]
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| adam | ædæm | person/human being |
| müƏllim | my.lim | teacher |
| qonaq | qonɑq | guest |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Siz oğlanmısız? (Are you a boy?)
- Person 2: Bəli, mən oğlanam. (Yes, I am a boy.)
- Person 1: Sizin körpüləriniz varmı? (Do you have sons?)
- Person 2: Bəli, mənim bir oğlum var. (Yes, I have one son.)
Summary[edit | edit source]
Gender is an essential part of South Azerbaijani grammar and affects many aspects of the language. There are two main types of gender: masculine and feminine. However, there are also exceptions, such as neuter and common gender nouns. It's important to understand gender in order to communicate effectively in South Azerbaijani.
If you want to improve your South Azerbaijani Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!