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<div class="pg_page_title">Telugu Grammar - Gender</div>
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/telugu Telugu] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the gender rules in Telugu. We will look at the different genders in Telugu and how to identify them. We will also look at some examples and practice exercises to help you understand the concept better. Let's get started! __TOC__


==Rules==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/telugu Telugu] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will explore Telugu grammar in regards to gender. Knowing the gender of Telugu nouns is important to correctly use adjectives and pronouns.  
In Telugu, there are three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Masculine nouns refer to male persons or animals, while feminine nouns refer to female persons or animals. Neuter nouns refer to things that are neither male nor female.  


The gender of a noun can usually be identified by its ending. Masculine nouns usually end in అ (a), ఆ (aa), ఇ (i), ఈ (ii), ఉ (u), ఊ (uu), ఋ (ru), ౠ (ruu), ఎ (e), ఏ (ee), ఐ (ai), ఒ (o), ఓ (oo), ఔ (au). Feminine nouns usually end in అం (am), అః (ah), అయ్ (ay), అవ్ (av), అయ్ (ay), అవ్ (av), అల్ (al), అళ్ (al). Neuter nouns usually end in తె (te), తొ (to), త్ (t).
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==Examples==
 
Here are some examples of nouns with their corresponding genders:  
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Vowel-Signs|Vowel Signs]] & [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Conjunctions|Conjunctions]].</span>
== Overview ==
 
Like many languages, Telugu has gender in its grammar system. However, unlike some languages, Telugu only distinguishes between two genders: masculine and feminine. Telugu gender is somewhat similar to the gender in English but it also has some unique features that make it important to understand.
 
In Telugu, the gender of a noun is not necessarily related to its physical attributes. It’s based on a semantic feature that assigns gender to nouns arbitrarily. Practicing and memorizing the genders of nouns is critical for learners to speak Telugu fluently and accurately.
 
== Masculine Gender ==
 
The masculine gender in Telugu usually ends with a short “u” or a “consonant + aa” sound. Here are a few examples:  


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English Translation !! Gender
| చీటు (cheetu) || tʃi:tu || leopard
|-
| పిల్లి || pilli || boy || Masculine
|-
| ఆట్లు || aatlu || girl || Feminine
|-
|-
| కాకి || kaaki || chair || Neuter
| ఆకాశం (aakasam) || ɑ:kɑʃɑm || sky
|-
|-
| కొత్తగాడు || kottagaadu || horse || Masculine
| ఊరు (ooru) || u:ru || village
|-
|-
| మొక్క || mokka || book || Neuter
| అందులో (andulo) || ɑnduːloː || inside
|}
|}


==Practice==
Let's practice with a dialogue:
Now let's practice identifying the gender of some nouns. Try to guess the gender of the following nouns before looking at the answer.
 
* Person 1: మా చీటు బాలుడు ఉంటాడు (maa cheetu baaludu untaadu) (Our leopard is a boy)
* Person 2: ఓ అద్దెండి చీటు ఇంకా పెద్దగా అవుతుంది (o addendi cheetu ink a peddagaa avutundi) (Oh that cub leopard will grow bigger)
 
From this conversation, we can see how to identify the gender of a noun and conjugate verbs based on the gender.  
 
== Feminine Gender ==
 
The feminine gender in Telugu usually ends with a short “i” or a “consonant + ee” sound, but there are also exceptions. Here are some examples of feminine nouns:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English Translation !! Gender
| సింహిక (sinhika) || sinhi:kə || lioness
|-
|-
| కన్ను || kannu || eye || Masculine
| అమ్మాయి (ammaayi) || ʌmma::yi || girl
|-
|-
| కళ్ళు || kallu || stone || Neuter
| ఇంటి (iNTi) || inti || house
|}
 
Let's practice with another dialouge:
* Person 1: నేను చెట్టు బాగుంది మగవారిలో ఒకటి (neenu chettu bagundhi magavaariloo okati) (I liked one tree in their garden)
* Person 2: అది చిన్నవాదితోనే ఎక్కడో ఉంటుంది (adi chinnavaadithonae ekkadoo untundhi) (that one is with that boy)
 
From this dialogue, we can learn how feminine nouns are used with possessives and other modifying words.
 
== Neuter Gender ==
 
Unlike some languages, Telugu does not have a neuter gender.
 
== Exceptions ==
 
As with any language, there are some exceptions to Telugu gender rules. Some words are used to the opposite gender of their ending. Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| కుక్క || kukka || dog || Masculine
| వేలు (velu) || ve:lu || lamb
|-
|-
| కామాలు || kaamaalu || necklace || Feminine
| వంకాయ (vankaaya) || vanka:ya || brinjal
|-
|-
| కాకి || kaaki || chair || Neuter
| పులి (puli) || puli || tiger
|}
|}


==Quiz==
== Conclusion ==
Let's test your knowledge with a quiz.  
 
Knowing the gender of Telugu nouns is essential for building meaningful sentences that sound natural. Telugu learners can practice by creating noun lists and memorizing them with the appropriate gender.


===Questions===
To improve your [[Language/Telugu|Telugu]] [[Language/Telugu/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=127 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/telugu/question questions].  
1. What are the three genders in Telugu?
2. What is the gender of the word కొత్తగాడు (kottagaadu)?
3. What is the gender of the word కామాలు (kaamaalu)?


===Answers===
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1. Masculine, feminine, and neuter.  
==Sources==
2. Masculine.  
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telugu_grammar Telugu grammar - Wikipedia]
3. Feminine.  
* [https://www.quora.com/Does-Telugu-have-grammatical-gender Does Telugu have grammatical gender? - Quora]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telugu_language Telugu language - Wikipedia]


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


<span link>Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Noun-Gender-and-Number|Noun Gender and Number]] & [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Question-Formation|Question Formation]].</span>
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<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
 
==Videos==
 
===లింగములు // Types of gender in telugu // Telugu grammar topic ...===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzJ0k1R9LXQ</youtube>
 
===Gender | Genders in English | Spoken English In Telugu - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Bg9ICsHGY</youtube>
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]]
* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]


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Latest revision as of 22:01, 27 March 2023

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Telugu Grammar - Gender

Hi Telugu learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore Telugu grammar in regards to gender. Knowing the gender of Telugu nouns is important to correctly use adjectives and pronouns.


Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Vowel Signs & Conjunctions.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Like many languages, Telugu has gender in its grammar system. However, unlike some languages, Telugu only distinguishes between two genders: masculine and feminine. Telugu gender is somewhat similar to the gender in English but it also has some unique features that make it important to understand.

In Telugu, the gender of a noun is not necessarily related to its physical attributes. It’s based on a semantic feature that assigns gender to nouns arbitrarily. Practicing and memorizing the genders of nouns is critical for learners to speak Telugu fluently and accurately.

Masculine Gender[edit | edit source]

The masculine gender in Telugu usually ends with a short “u” or a “consonant + aa” sound. Here are a few examples:

Telugu Pronunciation English
చీటు (cheetu) tʃi:tu leopard
ఆకాశం (aakasam) ɑ:kɑʃɑm sky
ఊరు (ooru) u:ru village
అందులో (andulo) ɑnduːloː inside

Let's practice with a dialogue:

  • Person 1: మా చీటు బాలుడు ఉంటాడు (maa cheetu baaludu untaadu) (Our leopard is a boy)
  • Person 2: ఓ అద్దెండి చీటు ఇంకా పెద్దగా అవుతుంది (o addendi cheetu ink a peddagaa avutundi) (Oh that cub leopard will grow bigger)

From this conversation, we can see how to identify the gender of a noun and conjugate verbs based on the gender.

Feminine Gender[edit | edit source]

The feminine gender in Telugu usually ends with a short “i” or a “consonant + ee” sound, but there are also exceptions. Here are some examples of feminine nouns:

Telugu Pronunciation English
సింహిక (sinhika) sinhi:kə lioness
అమ్మాయి (ammaayi) ʌmma::yi girl
ఇంటి (iNTi) inti house

Let's practice with another dialouge:

  • Person 1: నేను చెట్టు బాగుంది మగవారిలో ఒకటి (neenu chettu bagundhi magavaariloo okati) (I liked one tree in their garden)
  • Person 2: అది చిన్నవాదితోనే ఎక్కడో ఉంటుంది (adi chinnavaadithonae ekkadoo untundhi) (that one is with that boy)

From this dialogue, we can learn how feminine nouns are used with possessives and other modifying words.

Neuter Gender[edit | edit source]

Unlike some languages, Telugu does not have a neuter gender.

Exceptions[edit | edit source]

As with any language, there are some exceptions to Telugu gender rules. Some words are used to the opposite gender of their ending. Here are some examples:

Telugu Pronunciation English
వేలు (velu) ve:lu lamb
వంకాయ (vankaaya) vanka:ya brinjal
పులి (puli) puli tiger

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Knowing the gender of Telugu nouns is essential for building meaningful sentences that sound natural. Telugu learners can practice by creating noun lists and memorizing them with the appropriate gender.

To improve your Telugu Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions.

Sources[edit | edit source]


Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Noun Gender and Number & Question Formation.

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Videos[edit | edit source]

లింగములు // Types of gender in telugu // Telugu grammar topic ...[edit | edit source]

Gender | Genders in English | Spoken English In Telugu - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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