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Welcome to our lesson on '''Adjective Agreement''' in Turkmen! Understanding how adjectives work with nouns is crucial for building sentences that make sense. In Turkmen, adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe in terms of gender and number. This principle is essential for effective communication and will help you express yourself more clearly as you progress in your language learning journey.


Welcome to this lesson on adjective agreement in Turkmen! In this lesson, we will learn how to make adjectives agree with the nouns they modify. Adjective agreement is essential for clear communication in Turkmen, as it helps to provide a more specific meaning to the noun being described. We will also introduce some cultural information and interesting facts about the Turkmen language and culture throughout the lesson.
In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:


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=== What Are Adjectives? ===
Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They provide more information about a noun's quality, quantity, or state. For example, in English, we say "a beautiful flower," where "beautiful" is the adjective describing the noun "flower."
In Turkmen, adjectives work similarly, but they also need to agree with the nouns they modify.
=== Gender and Number in Turkmen ===
Turkmen nouns have gender, which can be masculine, feminine, or neuter. Adjectives must match the gender of the nouns they describe. Additionally, nouns can be singular or plural, and adjectives must also reflect this.
== Gender Categories
* '''Masculine''': Most nouns referring to male beings or certain inanimate objects.
* '''Feminine''': Nouns referring to female beings or specific inanimate objects.
* '''Neuter''': Generally used for inanimate nouns that do not fit into the other categories.
== Number Categories
* '''Singular''': Refers to one item.
* '''Plural''': Refers to more than one item.
=== Adjective Agreement Rules ===
1. '''Masculine Singular''': Adjectives usually have a basic form.
2. '''Feminine Singular''': Often, adjectives receive a suffix (-i or -y).
3. '''Plural''': Adjectives may also change to agree with plural nouns.


<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Word-order|Word order]] & [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Questions|Questions]].</span>
Let's look at some examples to clarify these rules further!
== Introduction to Adjective Agreement ==


In Turkmen, adjectives always agree with the nouns they modify in two ways: gender and number. This means that the form of the adjective must match the gender (masculine or feminine) and the number (singular or plural) of the noun it is describing. Unlike some other languages, Turkmen does not have a case system for its adjectives, which makes learning adjective agreement a bit easier for learners.
=== Examples of Adjective Agreement ===


Let's start by looking at some examples of adjective agreement in Turkmen:
Here are 20 examples illustrating how adjectives agree with nouns in Turkmen:


Examples:
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{| class="wikitable"
! Turkmen !! Pronunciation !! English
! Turkmen !! Pronunciation !! English
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| köne şäher  || kuh-ne shah-her || old city (masculine)
 
| gowy adam || gohwy adam || good man
 
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| köne masgala  || kuh-ne mas-ga-la || old market (feminine)
 
| gowy aýal || gohwy ayal || good woman
 
|-
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| uly jay  || oo-ly jai || big house (masculine)
 
| gowy kitap || gohwy kitap || good book
 
|-
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| uly maşyn  || oo-ly ma-shin || big car (feminine)
|}


In the examples above, you can see that the adjectives "köne" (old) and "uly" (big) agree with the nouns they modify in terms of gender. Now let's see how this agreement applies to plural nouns.
| ýagty otag || yagty otag || bright room


Examples:
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkmen !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
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| köne şäherler  || kuh-ne shah-her-ler || old cities (masculine, plural)
 
| ýagty öý || yagty öý || bright house
 
|-
|-
| köne masgalalar  || kuh-ne mas-ga-la-lar || old markets (feminine, plural)
 
| uzyn ýol || uzyn ýol || long road
 
|-
|-
| uly jaylar  || oo-ly jai-lar || big houses (masculine, plural)
 
| uzyn ýolalar || uzyn ýolalar || long roads
 
|-
|-
| uly maşynlar  || oo-ly ma-shin-lar || big cars (feminine, plural)
|}


As you can see, the adjectives agree with plural nouns as well. Notice that the plural noun endings (-ler for masculine and -lar for feminine) are added to the base form of the noun, and the adjectives remain in the same form as with the singular.
| ýaş çagalar || ýaş çagalar || young children


== Forming Adjective Agreement ==
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To make adjectives agree with nouns in Turkmen, we generally follow these steps:
| ýaş ýaşlar || ýaş ýaşlar || young youth


1. Identify the gender of the noun (masculine or feminine).
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2. Identify the number of the noun (singular or plural).
3. Modify the adjective to match the gender and number of the noun (if necessary).


Remember that Turkmen adjectives do not change their form for gender, which makes it easier for learners. Most adjectives will remain unchanged, while some may have slight spelling adjustments for pronunciation purposes. Let's look at some more examples to illustrate the process:
| gowy dost || gohwy dost || good friend


Examples:
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkmen !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
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| ak ýol  || ak yol || white road (masculine)
 
| gowy dostlar || gohwy dostlar || good friends
 
|-
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| ak satlyk  || ak sat-lyk || white sale item (feminine)
 
| beýik binanyň || beýik binanyň || tall building
 
|-
|-
| ak ýollar  || ak yol-lar || white roads (masculine, plural)
 
| beýik binalar || beýik binalar || tall buildings
 
|-
|-
| ak satlyklar  || ak sat-lyk-lar || white sale items (feminine, plural)
|}


In the example above, the adjective "ak" (white) remains the same for both gender and number.
| ýaş ulalar || ýaş ulalar || young adults


== Cultural Information: Turkmen Adjectives and Proverbs ==
|-


Turkmen language and culture are rich in proverbs and sayings. Many of these proverbs contain adjectives that are used as descriptors to convey deeper meanings and life lessons. Here are some examples of Turkmen proverbs that involve adjectives:
| ak öý || ak öý || white house


* "Gökden uzak ýer ýok" (“There is no place far from the sky”) – This proverb reminds us that even though some places may seem distant, we are all connected under the same sky.
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* "Gara gün gara ejesinden ýorar" (“A black day descends from its black mother”) – This proverb emphasizes that unpleasant events often have their origins in past events or circumstances.
* "Mollalaryň biri yşysa, özüni has agtyr" (“If all the wise men weep, the weeper will think he is wiser”) – This proverb highlights the importance of humility and recognizing our own limitations in the face of the wisdom of others.


Notice how the adjectives in these proverbs, such as "gökden" (from the sky), "gara gün" (black day), and "has agtyr" (wiser), help to create vibrant and memorable imagery.
| ak öýler || ak öýler || white houses


== Practice: Creating Adjective Agreement in Turkmen ==
|-


Now it's your turn to practice creating adjective agreement in Turkmen! Use the following nouns and adjectives to create phrases that demonstrate proper agreement:
| tebigy gözler || tebigy gözler || natural eyes


* Noun 1: atas (father, masculine)
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* Noun 2: eje (mother, feminine)
* Adjective 1: iýmitli (kind)
* Adjective 2: taýdan (experienced)


Write sentences using each noun with both adjectives, and then make the phrases plural:
| tebigy göz || tebigy göz || natural eye


Examples:
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkmen !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
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| iýmitli atas  || i-y-mit-li a-tas || kind father
 
| çuň guşak || çuň guşak || deep belt
 
|-
|-
| taýdan eje  || tay-dan e-je || experienced mother
 
| çuň guşaklar || çuň guşaklar || deep belts
 
|-
|-
| iýmitli atalar  || i-y-mit-li a-ta-lar || kind fathers
 
|-
| ýaş gyz || ýaş gyz || young girl
| taýdan ejeler  || tay-dan e-je-ler || experienced mothers
 
|}
|}
Now try forming your sentences using the Turkmen words and following the steps for agreement that we discussed earlier in the lesson. And don't forget to practice saying them aloud to help improve your pronunciation!


== Recap and Conclusion ==
=== Importance of Adjective Agreement ===
 
Adjective agreement is not just a grammatical requirement; it enhances clarity and understanding in your communication. When you use adjectives correctly, it helps others visualize what you are describing and adds richness to your sentences.
 
=== Practice Exercise 1 ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective:
 
1. _____ (gowy) adam (a good man)
 
2. _____ (gowy) aýal (a good woman)
 
3. _____ (uzyn) ýol (a long road)
 
4. _____ (ýaş) çagalar (young children)
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. gowy
 
2. gowy
 
3. uzyn
 
4. ýaş
 
=== Practice Exercise 2 ===
 
Identify the gender and number of the following nouns, and write the correct adjective form:
 
1. öý (house)
 
2. çagalar (children)
 
3. dost (friend)
 
4. binalar (buildings)
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. Neuter Singular: ak öý
 
2. Plural: ýaş çagalar
 
3. Masculine Singular: gowy dost
 
4. Plural: beýik binalar
 
=== Practice Exercise 3 ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Turkmen, ensuring correct adjective agreement:
 
1. The good man is tall.
 
2. The young girl is beautiful.
 
3. The bright house is big.
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. Gowy adam beýik.
 
2. ýaş gyz gözellik.
 
3. ýagty öý uludyr.
 
=== Practice Exercise 4 ===
 
Choose the correct adjective form to complete the sentences:


In this lesson, we learned about adjective agreement in Turkmen, which is related to the gender (masculine or feminine) and the number (singular or plural) of the noun being modified. We discussed the process for forming agreement and looked at various examples using different adjectives. Additionally, we talked about some cultural aspects of Turkmen language, particularly proverbs involving adjectives. Finally, we practiced creating agreement with a set of nouns and adjectives.
1. Bu _____ (gowy/gowylar) dost.


By understanding and applying adjective agreement in Turkmen, we can convey more precise meanings and create clearer communication. Keep practicing and using what you've learned in this lesson as you continue advancing in your Complete A1 Turkmen Course.
2. Men _____ (ýaş/gowy) ýaşlar bilen.
 
3. Ol _____ (beýik/uzyn) binalar.
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. gowy
 
2. ýaş
 
3. beýik
 
=== Practice Exercise 5 ===
 
Create sentences using the following nouns and adjectives while ensuring agreement:
 
1. ak (white) + öý (house)
 
2. ýaş (young) + adam (man)
 
3. beýik (tall) + bina (building)
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. Ak öý.
 
2. ýaş adam.
 
3. Beýik bina.
 
=== Summary ===
 
In this lesson, we explored the essential concept of '''adjective agreement''' in Turkmen. We learned how adjectives must match the gender and number of the nouns they describe. This agreement is fundamental for constructing coherent and expressive sentences.
 
Remember, practice is key! The more you use adjectives in context, the more natural it will feel. Keep experimenting with different nouns and adjectives, and soon you'll be crafting beautiful descriptions in Turkmen!


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Turkmen → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Adjective Agreement

Welcome to our lesson on Adjective Agreement in Turkmen! Understanding how adjectives work with nouns is crucial for building sentences that make sense. In Turkmen, adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe in terms of gender and number. This principle is essential for effective communication and will help you express yourself more clearly as you progress in your language learning journey.

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

What Are Adjectives?[edit | edit source]

Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They provide more information about a noun's quality, quantity, or state. For example, in English, we say "a beautiful flower," where "beautiful" is the adjective describing the noun "flower."

In Turkmen, adjectives work similarly, but they also need to agree with the nouns they modify.

Gender and Number in Turkmen[edit | edit source]

Turkmen nouns have gender, which can be masculine, feminine, or neuter. Adjectives must match the gender of the nouns they describe. Additionally, nouns can be singular or plural, and adjectives must also reflect this.

== Gender Categories

  • Masculine: Most nouns referring to male beings or certain inanimate objects.
  • Feminine: Nouns referring to female beings or specific inanimate objects.
  • Neuter: Generally used for inanimate nouns that do not fit into the other categories.

== Number Categories

  • Singular: Refers to one item.
  • Plural: Refers to more than one item.

Adjective Agreement Rules[edit | edit source]

1. Masculine Singular: Adjectives usually have a basic form.

2. Feminine Singular: Often, adjectives receive a suffix (-i or -y).

3. Plural: Adjectives may also change to agree with plural nouns.

Let's look at some examples to clarify these rules further!

Examples of Adjective Agreement[edit | edit source]

Here are 20 examples illustrating how adjectives agree with nouns in Turkmen:

Turkmen Pronunciation English
gowy adam gohwy adam good man
gowy aýal gohwy ayal good woman
gowy kitap gohwy kitap good book
ýagty otag yagty otag bright room
ýagty öý yagty öý bright house
uzyn ýol uzyn ýol long road
uzyn ýolalar uzyn ýolalar long roads
ýaş çagalar ýaş çagalar young children
ýaş ýaşlar ýaş ýaşlar young youth
gowy dost gohwy dost good friend
gowy dostlar gohwy dostlar good friends
beýik binanyň beýik binanyň tall building
beýik binalar beýik binalar tall buildings
ýaş ulalar ýaş ulalar young adults
ak öý ak öý white house
ak öýler ak öýler white houses
tebigy gözler tebigy gözler natural eyes
tebigy göz tebigy göz natural eye
çuň guşak çuň guşak deep belt
çuň guşaklar çuň guşaklar deep belts
ýaş gyz ýaş gyz young girl

Importance of Adjective Agreement[edit | edit source]

Adjective agreement is not just a grammatical requirement; it enhances clarity and understanding in your communication. When you use adjectives correctly, it helps others visualize what you are describing and adds richness to your sentences.

Practice Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective:

1. _____ (gowy) adam (a good man)

2. _____ (gowy) aýal (a good woman)

3. _____ (uzyn) ýol (a long road)

4. _____ (ýaş) çagalar (young children)

Solutions:

1. gowy

2. gowy

3. uzyn

4. ýaş

Practice Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

Identify the gender and number of the following nouns, and write the correct adjective form:

1. öý (house)

2. çagalar (children)

3. dost (friend)

4. binalar (buildings)

Solutions:

1. Neuter Singular: ak öý

2. Plural: ýaş çagalar

3. Masculine Singular: gowy dost

4. Plural: beýik binalar

Practice Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Turkmen, ensuring correct adjective agreement:

1. The good man is tall.

2. The young girl is beautiful.

3. The bright house is big.

Solutions:

1. Gowy adam beýik.

2. ýaş gyz gözellik.

3. ýagty öý uludyr.

Practice Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct adjective form to complete the sentences:

1. Bu _____ (gowy/gowylar) dost.

2. Men _____ (ýaş/gowy) ýaşlar bilen.

3. Ol _____ (beýik/uzyn) binalar.

Solutions:

1. gowy

2. ýaş

3. beýik

Practice Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following nouns and adjectives while ensuring agreement:

1. ak (white) + öý (house)

2. ýaş (young) + adam (man)

3. beýik (tall) + bina (building)

Solutions:

1. Ak öý.

2. ýaş adam.

3. Beýik bina.

Summary[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we explored the essential concept of adjective agreement in Turkmen. We learned how adjectives must match the gender and number of the nouns they describe. This agreement is fundamental for constructing coherent and expressive sentences.

Remember, practice is key! The more you use adjectives in context, the more natural it will feel. Keep experimenting with different nouns and adjectives, and soon you'll be crafting beautiful descriptions in Turkmen!

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


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Verbs


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Adjectives


Family and Relationships


Turkmen Customs and Traditions


Food and Dining


Asking Questions


Travel and Transportation


Geography and Landmarks


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Hobbies and Leisure Activities


Turkmen Art and Literature

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