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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/afrikaans Afrikaans] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about gender in Afrikaans. Gender is an important aspect of Afrikaans Grammar as it affects the use of words in sentences. Understanding gender is crucial for forming effective and grammatically correct sentences. In Afrikaans, there are two grammatical genders: masculine and feminine. Let's get started! | |||
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== What is Gender in Afrikaans? == | |||
In Afrikaans, gender is the classification of nouns as either masculine or feminine. This classification is based on the meaning of the words, and not the physical gender of the objects they refer to. | |||
For example: | |||
* "Die man (masculine) drink 'n koffie" (The man is drinking a coffee). | |||
* "Die vrou (feminine) drink 'n tee" (The woman is drinking a tea). | |||
As you can see, the choice of the article "die" (the) depends on whether the noun is masculine or feminine. We will discuss articles in more detail later in the lesson. | |||
== Gender of Nouns == | |||
In Afrikaans, the gender of a noun is indicated by its ending. Although there are some exceptions, the majority of Afrikaans nouns can be classified as either masculine or feminine based on their endings. | |||
=== Masculine Nouns === | |||
Masculine nouns usually end in -er, -aar, or a consonant. | |||
Examples: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| man || /mɑn/ || man | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | dokter || /dɔk'ter/ || doctor | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | leër || /leɪr/ || army | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | boer || /buər/ || farmer | ||
|} | |||
=== Feminine Nouns === | |||
Feminine nouns usually end in -ie, -heid, -nis, -ing, -s, or -te. | |||
Examples: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |||
| vrou || /frɔu/ || woman | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | streek || /stri:k/ || region | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | vriendskap || /frɛnts.kɑp/ || friendship | ||
|- | |||
| verantwoordelikheid || /fɛrɑnt'vʊr.təlɪk.heit/ || responsibility | |||
|} | |} | ||
== | == Articles == | ||
In Afrikaans, the article used in front of a noun depends on the noun's gender. The definite article for masculine nouns is "die" (the), while the definite article for feminine nouns is "die" (the) or "-'n" (a/an). The choice between "die" and "-'n" depends on the context. | |||
Examples: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |||
| Die man eet 'n broodjie. || /di mɑn it ən brɔədjɪ/ || The man is eating a sandwich. | |||
|- | |||
| Die vrou eet die broodjie. || /di frɔu it di brɔədjɪ/ || The woman is eating the sandwich. | |||
|- | |||
| 'n Vriendskap kan baie beteken. || /ən frɛnts.kɑp kan baj ˈbɛ.tɪ.kən/ || A friendship can mean a lot. | |||
|} | |||
Note: The indefinite article " 'n " is used for both masculine and feminine nouns. The use of " 'n " depends on the context. | |||
== Adjectives == | |||
In Afrikaans, adjectives change form depending on the gender of the noun they describe. For masculine nouns, adjectives end in -e, while for feminine nouns, adjectives end in -e, -te, or -se. | |||
Examples: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |||
| 'n Gevaarlike man || /ən xiˈfɑr.lə.kə mɑn/ || A dangerous man | |||
|- | |||
| 'n Gevaarlike vrou || /ən xiˈfɑr.lə.kə frɔu / || A dangerous woman | |||
|- | |||
| Die sterk leërman || /di stɛrk leɪr.mɑn/ || The strong army man | |||
|- | |||
| Die sterk leërsvrou || /di stɛrk leɪr.sfrɔu/ || The strong army woman | |||
|} | |||
== | == Dialogue == | ||
Let's practice using gender in Afrikaans in a dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Hallo, ek is 'n nuwe student. (Hello, I am a new student.) | |||
1. | * Person 2: Hallo, ek is Nico. Wat studeer jy? (Hello, I am Nico. What are you studying?) | ||
2. | * Person 1: Ek studeer musiek. (I am studying music.) | ||
* Person 2: Interessant! Ek studeer ingenieurswese. (Interesting! I am studying engineering.) | |||
* Person 1: Het jy 'n suster of broer? (Do you have a sister or brother?) | |||
* Person 2: Ja, ek het 'n suster en 'n broer. (Yes, I have a sister and a brother.) | |||
* Person 1: Wat doen jou suster? (What does your sister do?) | |||
* Person 2: Sy is 'n onderwyseres. (She is a teacher.) | |||
== Tips == | |||
To improve your [[Language/Afrikaans|Afrikaans]] [[Language/Afrikaans/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=3 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/afrikaans/question questions]! | |||
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==Sources== | |||
* [https://www.quora.com/How-did-Afrikaans-lose-its-grammatical-gender How did Afrikaans lose its grammatical gender? - Quora] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrikaans_grammar Afrikaans grammar - Wikipedia] | |||
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==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Afrikaans/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Afrikaans/Grammar/Negation|Negation]] | |||
* [[Language/Afrikaans/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] | |||
* [[Language/Afrikaans/Grammar/Common-Compound-Verbs-+-Conjugations|Common Compound Verbs + Conjugations]] | |||
* [[Language/Afrikaans/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] | |||
* [[Language/Afrikaans/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]] | |||
* [[Language/Afrikaans/Grammar/Definite-article|Definite article]] | |||
* [[Language/Afrikaans/Grammar/Sentence-Structure|Sentence Structure]] | |||
* [[Language/Afrikaans/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:01, 27 March 2023
Hi Afrikaans learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about gender in Afrikaans. Gender is an important aspect of Afrikaans Grammar as it affects the use of words in sentences. Understanding gender is crucial for forming effective and grammatically correct sentences. In Afrikaans, there are two grammatical genders: masculine and feminine. Let's get started!
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: 0 to A1 Course & The Rule of “Two Knees”.
What is Gender in Afrikaans?[edit | edit source]
In Afrikaans, gender is the classification of nouns as either masculine or feminine. This classification is based on the meaning of the words, and not the physical gender of the objects they refer to.
For example:
- "Die man (masculine) drink 'n koffie" (The man is drinking a coffee).
- "Die vrou (feminine) drink 'n tee" (The woman is drinking a tea).
As you can see, the choice of the article "die" (the) depends on whether the noun is masculine or feminine. We will discuss articles in more detail later in the lesson.
Gender of Nouns[edit | edit source]
In Afrikaans, the gender of a noun is indicated by its ending. Although there are some exceptions, the majority of Afrikaans nouns can be classified as either masculine or feminine based on their endings.
Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]
Masculine nouns usually end in -er, -aar, or a consonant.
Examples:
Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
man | /mɑn/ | man |
dokter | /dɔk'ter/ | doctor |
leër | /leɪr/ | army |
boer | /buər/ | farmer |
Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]
Feminine nouns usually end in -ie, -heid, -nis, -ing, -s, or -te.
Examples:
Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
vrou | /frɔu/ | woman |
streek | /stri:k/ | region |
vriendskap | /frɛnts.kɑp/ | friendship |
verantwoordelikheid | /fɛrɑnt'vʊr.təlɪk.heit/ | responsibility |
Articles[edit | edit source]
In Afrikaans, the article used in front of a noun depends on the noun's gender. The definite article for masculine nouns is "die" (the), while the definite article for feminine nouns is "die" (the) or "-'n" (a/an). The choice between "die" and "-'n" depends on the context.
Examples:
Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
Die man eet 'n broodjie. | /di mɑn it ən brɔədjɪ/ | The man is eating a sandwich. |
Die vrou eet die broodjie. | /di frɔu it di brɔədjɪ/ | The woman is eating the sandwich. |
'n Vriendskap kan baie beteken. | /ən frɛnts.kɑp kan baj ˈbɛ.tɪ.kən/ | A friendship can mean a lot. |
Note: The indefinite article " 'n " is used for both masculine and feminine nouns. The use of " 'n " depends on the context.
Adjectives[edit | edit source]
In Afrikaans, adjectives change form depending on the gender of the noun they describe. For masculine nouns, adjectives end in -e, while for feminine nouns, adjectives end in -e, -te, or -se.
Examples:
Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
'n Gevaarlike man | /ən xiˈfɑr.lə.kə mɑn/ | A dangerous man |
'n Gevaarlike vrou | /ən xiˈfɑr.lə.kə frɔu / | A dangerous woman |
Die sterk leërman | /di stɛrk leɪr.mɑn/ | The strong army man |
Die sterk leërsvrou | /di stɛrk leɪr.sfrɔu/ | The strong army woman |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Let's practice using gender in Afrikaans in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Hallo, ek is 'n nuwe student. (Hello, I am a new student.)
- Person 2: Hallo, ek is Nico. Wat studeer jy? (Hello, I am Nico. What are you studying?)
- Person 1: Ek studeer musiek. (I am studying music.)
- Person 2: Interessant! Ek studeer ingenieurswese. (Interesting! I am studying engineering.)
- Person 1: Het jy 'n suster of broer? (Do you have a sister or brother?)
- Person 2: Ja, ek het 'n suster en 'n broer. (Yes, I have a sister and a brother.)
- Person 1: Wat doen jou suster? (What does your sister do?)
- Person 2: Sy is 'n onderwyseres. (She is a teacher.)
Tips[edit | edit source]
To improve your Afrikaans Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Future Tense
- Negation
- Questions
- Common Compound Verbs + Conjugations
- Pronouns
- How to Use Have
- Definite article
- Sentence Structure
- Conditional Mood