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As we embark on our journey through the beautiful and intricate world of the Telugu language, we find ourselves at a fundamental concept: '''Noun Gender and Number'''. Understanding nouns is crucial, as they form the backbone of our sentences, allowing us to express who we are talking about and how many of them there are. In Telugu, nouns are categorized by gender—masculine, feminine, and neuter—and also by number, which can be singular or plural.
 
This lesson aims to not only introduce you to the concept of noun gender and number but also to provide you with ample examples and exercises to solidify your understanding. We’ll break down the lesson into manageable sections, exploring how to identify the gender of nouns, how to form singular and plural nouns, and how these concepts are essential for constructing meaningful sentences in Telugu.


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As a Telugu language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you about noun gender and number in Telugu. In this lesson, you will learn how to identify masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns, as well as singular and plural forms. Understanding noun gender and number is important for building proper sentences and communicating effectively in Telugu. So, let's dive in!
=== Understanding Noun Gender ===
 
In Telugu, nouns are classified into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. This classification is not only grammatical but also influences the adjectives and verbs that agree with the nouns in a sentence. Let’s delve deeper into each gender.
 
==== Masculine Nouns ====
 
Masculine nouns generally refer to male beings or entities. A good rule of thumb is that many masculine nouns in Telugu end in the vowel sound "ా" (ā) or consonants.
 
Examples of masculine nouns:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| నాన్న  || nānna || Father
 
|-
 
| అబ్బాయి  || abbāyi || Boy
 
|-
 
| గురువు  || guruva || Teacher
 
|-
 
| కుర్రాడు  || kurrāḍu || Young man
 
|-
 
| కుక్క  || kukka || Dog
 
|}
 
==== Feminine Nouns ====
 
Feminine nouns typically refer to female beings or entities. You’ll often find that feminine nouns in Telugu end in "ి" (i) or "ం" (ṁ).
 
Examples of feminine nouns:
 
{| class="wikitable"


! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English


<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Negation|Negation]] & [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Question-Formation|Question Formation]].</span>
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== Noun Gender ==


In Telugu, every noun has a gender, which can be masculine, feminine, or neuter. The gender of the noun is not always related to the object's sex or natural gender. For example, inanimate objects like tables and chairs can have a gender in Telugu. Here are some tips to identify the gender of a noun:
| అమ్మ || amma || Mother
* If the noun refers to a male person or animal, it's usually masculine (ex: నాన్న, తీర్థం).
* If the noun refers to a female person or animal, it's usually feminine (ex: అమ్మ, కుక్క).
* If the noun refers to a non-living object, it's usually neuter (ex: కాగజం, యానం).


Sometimes, it can be difficult to identify the gender of a noun, especially for non-native speakers. In such cases, you can simply ask a native speaker or use the neuter form of the noun.
|-


Let's take a look at some examples:
| అమ్మాయి  || ammāyi || Girl
 
|-
 
| బోనాలు  || bōnālu || Sister
 
|-
 
| గురువిని  || guruviṇi || Female teacher
 
|-
 
| పిల్లి  || pillii || Cat
 
|}
 
==== Neuter Nouns ====
 
Neuter nouns refer to objects or concepts that do not have a gender. They often end in "ం" (ṁ) and can be either animate or inanimate.
 
Examples of neuter nouns:


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! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| పుస్తకం  || pustakaṁ || Book
|-
|-
| ఇంటి || inti || house
 
| చెట్టు  || ceṭṭu || Tree
 
|-
|-
| తల్లి || talli || mother
 
| కర్ర  || karra || Stick
 
|-
|-
| భండారం || bhandaram || store
 
| గది  || gadi || Room
 
|-
|-
| వరం || varam || boon
 
| ఆకాశం  || ākaśaṁ || Sky
 
|}
|}


From the table above, you can see that "తల్లి" is a feminine noun and "భండారం" is a neuter noun. Note that nouns ending with "లు" (lu) or "రు" (ru) can be either masculine or neuter. It's essential to pay attention to the gender of the noun as it influences the choice of articles and pronouns used in the sentence.
=== Identifying Noun Gender ===
 
You may wonder how to identify the gender of a noun if it doesn't follow the common endings. Here are some tips:
 
* '''Context''': The context in which a noun is used can give clues about its gender.  
 
* '''Familiarity''': As you learn more vocabulary, you will start to recognize patterns in gender assignments.


== Noun Number ==
* '''Practice''': Regular practice with native speakers or through reading can enhance your ability to identify genders.


In Telugu, nouns can be singular (representing one object) or plural (representing more than one object). Just like gender, the number of a noun must also be considered while constructing a sentence in Telugu. Here are some basic rules to form the plural of a noun:
=== Understanding Number ===
* If the noun ends with a vowel, we usually add "-లు" (lu) to form the plural (ex: మొదటి (modati) means "first", మొదటిలు (modatilu) means "firsts").
* If the noun ends with a consonant, we usually add "-లు" (lu) to form the plural (ex: పెద్ద (pedda) means "big", పెద్దలు (peddal)) means "bigs").


Note that there are some exceptions to these rules, and some nouns have irregular plural forms. It's essential to memorize these nouns' plural forms to use them correctly in sentences.
In addition to gender, nouns in Telugu also change according to number, which indicates whether we are referring to one (singular) or more than one (plural).


Here are some examples of singular and plural nouns:
==== Singular Nouns ====
 
Singular nouns represent one item or entity. They often retain their base form.
 
Examples of singular nouns:


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! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
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| గడియారం  || gaḍiyāraṁ || Watch
|-
| పండు  || paṇḍu || Fruit
|-
| గృహం  || gṛhaṁ || House
|-
| పుస్తకం  || pustakaṁ || Book
|-
| పూవు  || pūvu || Flower
|}
==== Plural Nouns ====
Plural nouns represent more than one item or entity. In Telugu, plural forms are often created by adding specific suffixes to the singular form.
Examples of plural nouns:
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| గడియారాలు  || gaḍiyārālu || Watches
|-
| పండ్లు  || paṇḍlu || Fruits
|-
|-
| పుస్తకం || pustakam || book
 
| గృహాలు  || gṛhālu || Houses
 
|-
|-
| కమ్మీడి || kammidi || ant
 
| పుస్తకాలు  || pustakālu || Books
 
|-
|-
| కుక్క || kukka || dog
 
| పూవులు  || pūvulu || Flowers
 
|}
|}


From the table above, you can see that the plural of "పుస్తకం" (book) is "పుస్తకాలు" (books), the plural of "కమ్మీడి" (ant) is "కమ్మీడిలు" (ants), and the plural of "కుక్క" (dog) is "కుక్కలు" (dogs). Note that the addition of "-లు" (lu) to the noun changes its form to the plural form.
=== Noun Gender and Number Agreement ===


== Conclusion ==
In Telugu, it’s essential that adjectives and verbs agree with the gender and number of nouns. For example:


In this lesson, you learned about noun gender and number in Telugu. You learned how to identify masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns, as well as singular and plural forms. Understanding noun gender and number is essential to building correct sentences and communicating effectively in Telugu. So, keep practicing and using the correct forms, and soon you will be able to master Telugu grammar. In the next lesson, we will learn about personal and possessive pronouns. Stay tuned!
* A masculine noun will take masculine adjectives and verbs.


* A feminine noun will take feminine adjectives and verbs.
* Neuter nouns will align with neuter forms.
Examples of gender and number agreement:
{| class="wikitable"
! Telugu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| మంచి అబ్బాయి  || man̄ci abbāyi || Good boy
|-
| మంచి అమ్మాయి  || man̄ci ammāyi || Good girl
|-
| మంచి పుస్తకం  || man̄ci pustakaṁ || Good book
|-
| మంచి కుక్కలు  || man̄ci kukkalu || Good dogs
|-
| మంచి పిల్లలు  || man̄ci pillalu || Good cats
|}
=== Practical Exercises ===
Now that we’ve covered the basics of noun gender and number, let’s put your knowledge to the test with some exercises.
1. '''Identify the Gender''': Identify the gender of the following nouns:
* తండ్రి (tandri) - Father
* అమ్మ (amma) - Mother
* చెట్టు (ceṭṭu) - Tree
* కుక్క (kukku) - Dog
* పుస్తకం (pustakaṁ) - Book
'''Solutions''':
* తండ్రి: Masculine
* అమ్మ: Feminine
* చెట్టు: Neuter
* కుక్క: Masculine
* పుస్తకం: Neuter
2. '''Singular to Plural''': Convert the following nouns from singular to plural:
* పుస్తకం (pustakaṁ) - Book
* చెట్టు (ceṭṭu) - Tree
* బొమ్మ (bomma) - Doll
* కుక్క (kukku) - Dog
* పండు (paṇḍu) - Fruit
'''Solutions''':
* పుస్తకం: పుస్తకాలు (pustakālu)
* చెట్టు: చెట్లు (ceṭṭu)
* బొమ్మ: బొమ్మలు (bommalu)
* కుక్క: కుక్కలు (kukkalu)
* పండు: పండ్లు (paṇḍlu)
3. '''Match the Noun with the Correct Adjective''': Match the following nouns with the correct adjectives based on gender:
* అబ్బాయి (abbāyi) - Boy
* అమ్మాయి (ammāyi) - Girl
* పుస్తకం (pustakaṁ) - Book
* కుక్క (kukku) - Dog
'''Adjectives''':
* మంచి (man̄ci) - Good
* మంచి (man̄ci) - Good
* పెద్ద (pedda) - Big
* చిన్న (cinna) - Small
'''Solutions''':
* అబ్బాయి: మంచి అబ్బాయి (man̄ci abbāyi)
* అమ్మాయి: మంచి అమ్మాయి (man̄ci ammāyi)
* పుస్తకం: పెద్ద పుస్తకం (pedda pustakaṁ)
* కుక్క: మంచి కుక్క (man̄ci kukku)
4. '''Fill in the Blanks''': Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the noun in brackets:
* నా _______ (తండ్రి) మంచి. (My father is good.)
* ఆ _______ (అమ్మాయి) అందమైనది. (That girl is beautiful.)
* నా _______ (పుస్తకం) ఉంది. (I have a book.)
* మా _______ (కుక్క) పెద్దది. (Our dog is big.)
* ఆ _______ (పండు) రుచికరమైనది. (That fruit is delicious.)
'''Solutions''':
* నా తండ్రి మంచి.
* ఆ అమ్మాయి అందమైనది.
* నా పుస్తకం ఉంది.
* మా కుక్క పెద్దది.
* ఆ పండు రుచికరమైనది.
5. '''Complete the Sentence''': Use the correct plural form of the noun in brackets:
* మా _______ (పుస్తకం) చదువుతున్నాం. (We are reading our books.)
* నా _______ (కుక్క) చాలా అందంగా ఉంది. (My dogs are very beautiful.)
* ఆ _______ (పండు) రుచికరంగా ఉన్నాయి. (Those fruits are delicious.)
* మా _______ (చెట్టు) చాలా ఎత్తుగా ఉంది. (Our trees are very tall.)
* మీ _______ (బొమ్మ) అందంగా ఉంది. (Your dolls are beautiful.)
'''Solutions''':
* మా పుస్తకాలు చదువుతున్నాం.
* నా కుక్కలు చాలా అందంగా ఉన్నాయి.
* ఆ పండ్లు రుచికరంగా ఉన్నాయి.
* మా చెట్లు చాలా ఎత్తుగా ఉన్నాయి.
* మీ బొమ్మలు అందంగా ఉన్నాయి.
6. '''Translate to Telugu''': Translate the following sentences into Telugu:
* The boy is reading a book.
* The girls are playing.
* My dog is big.
* The tree is tall.
* The fruits are sweet.
'''Solutions''':
* అబ్బాయి ఒక పుస్తకం చదువుతున్నాడు.
* అమ్మాయిలు ఆడుతున్నాయి.
* నా కుక్క పెద్దది.
* చెట్టు ఎత్తుగా ఉంది.
* పండ్లు తీపి ఉన్నాయి.
7. '''Identify Singular or Plural''': Determine if the following nouns are singular or plural:
* పుస్తకాలు (pustakālu)
* అమ్మ (amma)
* కుక్కలు (kukkalu)
* చెట్టు (ceṭṭu)
* పిల్లలు (pillalu)
'''Solutions''':
* పుస్తకాలు: Plural
* అమ్మ: Singular
* కుక్కలు: Plural
* చెట్టు: Singular
* పిల్లలు: Plural
8. '''Create Your Sentences''': Use the following nouns in sentences:
* అబ్బాయి (abbāyi) - Boy
* అమ్మాయి (ammāyi) - Girl
* పుస్తకం (pustakaṁ) - Book
* కుక్క (kukku) - Dog
* పండు (paṇḍu) - Fruit
'''Example Solutions''':
* అబ్బాయి పుస్తకం చదువుతున్నాడు. (The boy is reading a book.)
* అమ్మాయి బొమ్మతో ఆడుతోంది. (The girl is playing with a doll.)
* నా కుక్క చాలా తెలివైనది. (My dog is very smart.)
* పండ్లు తీపి గా ఉన్నాయి. (The fruits are sweet.)
9. '''Choose the Correct Form''': Choose the correct form of the noun in brackets based on the context:
* ఈ _______ (పుస్తకం/పుస్తకాలు) కొత్తది. (This book is new.)
* నా _______ (బొమ్మ/బొమ్మలు) అందంగా ఉంది. (My doll is beautiful.)
* ఆ _______ (చెట్టు/చెట్లు) పెద్దది. (That tree is big.)
* మా _______ (కుక్కలు/కుక్క) చాలా చాకచక్యంగా ఉంది. (Our dog is very playful.)
* మీ _______ (పండ్లు/పండు) చాలా రుచికరంగా ఉన్నాయి. (Your fruits are very delicious.)
'''Solutions''':
* ఈ పుస్తకం కొత్తది.
* నా బొమ్మ అందంగా ఉంది.
* ఆ చెట్టు పెద్దది.
* మా కుక్క చాలా చాకచక్యంగా ఉంది.
* మీ పండ్లు చాలా రుచికరంగా ఉన్నాయి.
10. '''Group Activity''': In groups, create a list of 10 masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns. Share with the class, and discuss the grammatical rules around each.
By the end of this lesson, you should have a solid grasp of noun gender and number in Telugu. Remember, practice makes perfect! Engage with native speakers, read Telugu literature, and continue to explore this wonderful language.


<span link>With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] & [[Language/Telugu/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]].</span>
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Telugu → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Noun Gender and Number

As we embark on our journey through the beautiful and intricate world of the Telugu language, we find ourselves at a fundamental concept: Noun Gender and Number. Understanding nouns is crucial, as they form the backbone of our sentences, allowing us to express who we are talking about and how many of them there are. In Telugu, nouns are categorized by gender—masculine, feminine, and neuter—and also by number, which can be singular or plural.

This lesson aims to not only introduce you to the concept of noun gender and number but also to provide you with ample examples and exercises to solidify your understanding. We’ll break down the lesson into manageable sections, exploring how to identify the gender of nouns, how to form singular and plural nouns, and how these concepts are essential for constructing meaningful sentences in Telugu.

Understanding Noun Gender[edit | edit source]

In Telugu, nouns are classified into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. This classification is not only grammatical but also influences the adjectives and verbs that agree with the nouns in a sentence. Let’s delve deeper into each gender.

Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Masculine nouns generally refer to male beings or entities. A good rule of thumb is that many masculine nouns in Telugu end in the vowel sound "ా" (ā) or consonants.

Examples of masculine nouns:

Telugu Pronunciation English
నాన్న nānna Father
అబ్బాయి abbāyi Boy
గురువు guruva Teacher
కుర్రాడు kurrāḍu Young man
కుక్క kukka Dog

Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Feminine nouns typically refer to female beings or entities. You’ll often find that feminine nouns in Telugu end in "ి" (i) or "ం" (ṁ).

Examples of feminine nouns:

Telugu Pronunciation English
అమ్మ amma Mother
అమ్మాయి ammāyi Girl
బోనాలు bōnālu Sister
గురువిని guruviṇi Female teacher
పిల్లి pillii Cat

Neuter Nouns[edit | edit source]

Neuter nouns refer to objects or concepts that do not have a gender. They often end in "ం" (ṁ) and can be either animate or inanimate.

Examples of neuter nouns:

Telugu Pronunciation English
పుస్తకం pustakaṁ Book
చెట్టు ceṭṭu Tree
కర్ర karra Stick
గది gadi Room
ఆకాశం ākaśaṁ Sky

Identifying Noun Gender[edit | edit source]

You may wonder how to identify the gender of a noun if it doesn't follow the common endings. Here are some tips:

  • Context: The context in which a noun is used can give clues about its gender.
  • Familiarity: As you learn more vocabulary, you will start to recognize patterns in gender assignments.
  • Practice: Regular practice with native speakers or through reading can enhance your ability to identify genders.

Understanding Number[edit | edit source]

In addition to gender, nouns in Telugu also change according to number, which indicates whether we are referring to one (singular) or more than one (plural).

Singular Nouns[edit | edit source]

Singular nouns represent one item or entity. They often retain their base form.

Examples of singular nouns:

Telugu Pronunciation English
గడియారం gaḍiyāraṁ Watch
పండు paṇḍu Fruit
గృహం gṛhaṁ House
పుస్తకం pustakaṁ Book
పూవు pūvu Flower

Plural Nouns[edit | edit source]

Plural nouns represent more than one item or entity. In Telugu, plural forms are often created by adding specific suffixes to the singular form.

Examples of plural nouns:

Telugu Pronunciation English
గడియారాలు gaḍiyārālu Watches
పండ్లు paṇḍlu Fruits
గృహాలు gṛhālu Houses
పుస్తకాలు pustakālu Books
పూవులు pūvulu Flowers

Noun Gender and Number Agreement[edit | edit source]

In Telugu, it’s essential that adjectives and verbs agree with the gender and number of nouns. For example:

  • A masculine noun will take masculine adjectives and verbs.
  • A feminine noun will take feminine adjectives and verbs.
  • Neuter nouns will align with neuter forms.

Examples of gender and number agreement:

Telugu Pronunciation English
మంచి అబ్బాయి man̄ci abbāyi Good boy
మంచి అమ్మాయి man̄ci ammāyi Good girl
మంచి పుస్తకం man̄ci pustakaṁ Good book
మంచి కుక్కలు man̄ci kukkalu Good dogs
మంచి పిల్లలు man̄ci pillalu Good cats

Practical Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve covered the basics of noun gender and number, let’s put your knowledge to the test with some exercises.

1. Identify the Gender: Identify the gender of the following nouns:

  • తండ్రి (tandri) - Father
  • అమ్మ (amma) - Mother
  • చెట్టు (ceṭṭu) - Tree
  • కుక్క (kukku) - Dog
  • పుస్తకం (pustakaṁ) - Book

Solutions:

  • తండ్రి: Masculine
  • అమ్మ: Feminine
  • చెట్టు: Neuter
  • కుక్క: Masculine
  • పుస్తకం: Neuter

2. Singular to Plural: Convert the following nouns from singular to plural:

  • పుస్తకం (pustakaṁ) - Book
  • చెట్టు (ceṭṭu) - Tree
  • బొమ్మ (bomma) - Doll
  • కుక్క (kukku) - Dog
  • పండు (paṇḍu) - Fruit

Solutions:

  • పుస్తకం: పుస్తకాలు (pustakālu)
  • చెట్టు: చెట్లు (ceṭṭu)
  • బొమ్మ: బొమ్మలు (bommalu)
  • కుక్క: కుక్కలు (kukkalu)
  • పండు: పండ్లు (paṇḍlu)

3. Match the Noun with the Correct Adjective: Match the following nouns with the correct adjectives based on gender:

  • అబ్బాయి (abbāyi) - Boy
  • అమ్మాయి (ammāyi) - Girl
  • పుస్తకం (pustakaṁ) - Book
  • కుక్క (kukku) - Dog

Adjectives:

  • మంచి (man̄ci) - Good
  • మంచి (man̄ci) - Good
  • పెద్ద (pedda) - Big
  • చిన్న (cinna) - Small

Solutions:

  • అబ్బాయి: మంచి అబ్బాయి (man̄ci abbāyi)
  • అమ్మాయి: మంచి అమ్మాయి (man̄ci ammāyi)
  • పుస్తకం: పెద్ద పుస్తకం (pedda pustakaṁ)
  • కుక్క: మంచి కుక్క (man̄ci kukku)

4. Fill in the Blanks: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the noun in brackets:

  • నా _______ (తండ్రి) మంచి. (My father is good.)
  • ఆ _______ (అమ్మాయి) అందమైనది. (That girl is beautiful.)
  • నా _______ (పుస్తకం) ఉంది. (I have a book.)
  • మా _______ (కుక్క) పెద్దది. (Our dog is big.)
  • ఆ _______ (పండు) రుచికరమైనది. (That fruit is delicious.)

Solutions:

  • నా తండ్రి మంచి.
  • ఆ అమ్మాయి అందమైనది.
  • నా పుస్తకం ఉంది.
  • మా కుక్క పెద్దది.
  • ఆ పండు రుచికరమైనది.

5. Complete the Sentence: Use the correct plural form of the noun in brackets:

  • మా _______ (పుస్తకం) చదువుతున్నాం. (We are reading our books.)
  • నా _______ (కుక్క) చాలా అందంగా ఉంది. (My dogs are very beautiful.)
  • ఆ _______ (పండు) రుచికరంగా ఉన్నాయి. (Those fruits are delicious.)
  • మా _______ (చెట్టు) చాలా ఎత్తుగా ఉంది. (Our trees are very tall.)
  • మీ _______ (బొమ్మ) అందంగా ఉంది. (Your dolls are beautiful.)

Solutions:

  • మా పుస్తకాలు చదువుతున్నాం.
  • నా కుక్కలు చాలా అందంగా ఉన్నాయి.
  • ఆ పండ్లు రుచికరంగా ఉన్నాయి.
  • మా చెట్లు చాలా ఎత్తుగా ఉన్నాయి.
  • మీ బొమ్మలు అందంగా ఉన్నాయి.

6. Translate to Telugu: Translate the following sentences into Telugu:

  • The boy is reading a book.
  • The girls are playing.
  • My dog is big.
  • The tree is tall.
  • The fruits are sweet.

Solutions:

  • అబ్బాయి ఒక పుస్తకం చదువుతున్నాడు.
  • అమ్మాయిలు ఆడుతున్నాయి.
  • నా కుక్క పెద్దది.
  • చెట్టు ఎత్తుగా ఉంది.
  • పండ్లు తీపి ఉన్నాయి.

7. Identify Singular or Plural: Determine if the following nouns are singular or plural:

  • పుస్తకాలు (pustakālu)
  • అమ్మ (amma)
  • కుక్కలు (kukkalu)
  • చెట్టు (ceṭṭu)
  • పిల్లలు (pillalu)

Solutions:

  • పుస్తకాలు: Plural
  • అమ్మ: Singular
  • కుక్కలు: Plural
  • చెట్టు: Singular
  • పిల్లలు: Plural

8. Create Your Sentences: Use the following nouns in sentences:

  • అబ్బాయి (abbāyi) - Boy
  • అమ్మాయి (ammāyi) - Girl
  • పుస్తకం (pustakaṁ) - Book
  • కుక్క (kukku) - Dog
  • పండు (paṇḍu) - Fruit

Example Solutions:

  • అబ్బాయి పుస్తకం చదువుతున్నాడు. (The boy is reading a book.)
  • అమ్మాయి బొమ్మతో ఆడుతోంది. (The girl is playing with a doll.)
  • నా కుక్క చాలా తెలివైనది. (My dog is very smart.)
  • పండ్లు తీపి గా ఉన్నాయి. (The fruits are sweet.)

9. Choose the Correct Form: Choose the correct form of the noun in brackets based on the context:

  • ఈ _______ (పుస్తకం/పుస్తకాలు) కొత్తది. (This book is new.)
  • నా _______ (బొమ్మ/బొమ్మలు) అందంగా ఉంది. (My doll is beautiful.)
  • ఆ _______ (చెట్టు/చెట్లు) పెద్దది. (That tree is big.)
  • మా _______ (కుక్కలు/కుక్క) చాలా చాకచక్యంగా ఉంది. (Our dog is very playful.)
  • మీ _______ (పండ్లు/పండు) చాలా రుచికరంగా ఉన్నాయి. (Your fruits are very delicious.)

Solutions:

  • ఈ పుస్తకం కొత్తది.
  • నా బొమ్మ అందంగా ఉంది.
  • ఆ చెట్టు పెద్దది.
  • మా కుక్క చాలా చాకచక్యంగా ఉంది.
  • మీ పండ్లు చాలా రుచికరంగా ఉన్నాయి.

10. Group Activity: In groups, create a list of 10 masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns. Share with the class, and discuss the grammatical rules around each.

By the end of this lesson, you should have a solid grasp of noun gender and number in Telugu. Remember, practice makes perfect! Engage with native speakers, read Telugu literature, and continue to explore this wonderful language.

Table of Contents - Telugu Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Telugu Script


Basic Vocabulary


Basic Sentence Structure


Everyday Vocabulary


Nouns and Pronouns


Hobbies and Activities


Verbs and Tenses


Telugu Culture and Traditions

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