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==Related Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Javanese/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Javanese/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] | |||
* [[Language/Javanese/Grammar/Negation|Negation]] | |||
* [[Language/Javanese/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]] | |||
* [[Language/Javanese/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]] | |||
* [[Language/Javanese/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]] | |||
* [[Language/Javanese/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] | |||
* [[Language/Javanese/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] | |||
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Revision as of 21:23, 25 February 2023
Hi Javanese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be discussing the gender system in Javanese. We will look at the different genders and how they are used in the language. We will also look at some examples of how to use gender in sentences. So let's get started!
Gender in Javanese
In Javanese, there are three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The gender of a noun is determined by its ending. Masculine nouns end in -a, feminine nouns end in -i, and neuter nouns end in -u. For example:
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| anak-a | ah-nahk-ah | son |
| anak-i | ah-nahk-ee | daughter |
| anak-u | ah-nahk-oo | child |
The gender of a noun affects the form of the verb that is used with it. For example, the verb for "to eat" is makan in the masculine form, mangan in the feminine form, and meken in the neuter form.
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| anak-a makan | ah-nahk-ah mah-kahn | the son eats |
| anak-i mangan | ah-nahk-ee mahng-ahn | the daughter eats |
| anak-u meken | ah-nahk-oo meh-kehn | the child eats |
The gender of a noun also affects the form of adjectives and pronouns that are used with it. For example, the pronoun for "he" is dia in the masculine form, dia in the feminine form, and dia in the neuter form.
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| dia anak-a | dee-ah ah-nahk-ah | he is a son |
| dia anak-i | dee-ah ah-nahk-ee | she is a daughter |
| dia anak-u | dee-ah ah-nahk-oo | it is a child |
It is important to remember that the gender of a noun affects the form of the verb, adjective, and pronoun that is used with it.
Examples
Let's look at some examples of how to use gender in sentences.
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| anak-a makan nasi | ah-nahk-ah mah-kahn nah-see | the son eats rice |
| anak-i mangan buah | ah-nahk-ee mahng-ahn bwah | the daughter eats fruit |
| anak-u meken susu | ah-nahk-oo meh-kehn soo-soo | the child drinks milk |
| dia anak-a | dee-ah ah-nahk-ah | he is a son |
| dia anak-i | dee-ah ah-nahk-ee | she is a daughter |
| dia anak-u | dee-ah ah-nahk-oo | it is a child |
Practice
To improve your Javanese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Try to make sentences using the gender system. Here are some words to get you started:
- ayam (chicken)
- kucing (cat)
- anjing (dog)
- laki-laki (man)
- perempuan (woman)
- anak (child)
Take some time to practice and see if you can make sentences using the gender system. Once you feel comfortable, try to make up your own sentences!
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