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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/breton Breton] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the gender of nouns in Breton. We will look at the different genders and how to identify them. We will also look at some examples of nouns in each gender. Let's get started!
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/breton Breton] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will explore the gender system of the Breton language. Breton nouns can either be masculine or feminine. The gender of a noun is indicated by either its article or adjective. Knowing the gender of a noun is crucial in forming grammatically correct sentences in Breton.
 
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==Genders==
In Breton, there are three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Each noun is assigned one of these genders, and it is important to know the gender of a noun in order to use it correctly in a sentence.


===Masculine===
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] & [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Negation|Negation]].</span>
The masculine gender is used for nouns that refer to male people or animals, as well as some objects. Here are some examples of masculine nouns:  
== Breton Gender System ==
 
Breton has two genders: masculine and feminine. The gender of a noun in Breton is not always predictable, so it is important to memorize it. A general rule is that nouns ending in -er, -our, -ell, -enn, or -ezh are usually masculine, while nouns ending in -erez, -hed, or -iñ are typically feminine. However, there are many exceptions to this rule.
 
=== Definite Articles ===
 
The definite article is used to indicate the gender of a noun in Breton. The definite article in Breton has two forms: "ar" for masculine nouns and "an" for feminine nouns. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| ar plac'h || ar plak || the girl (feminine)
|-
|-
| paotr || /paʊtr/ || boy
| an den || an den || the man (masculine)
|-
|-
| kazh || /kaʒ/ || cat
| ar plac'heder || ar plakeder || the female student (feminine)
|-
|-
| kouer || /kuɛr/ || chair
| an dennerien || an denner-yen || the male students (masculine)
|}
|}


===Feminine===
=== Indefinite Articles ===
The feminine gender is used for nouns that refer to female people or animals, as well as some objects. Here are some examples of feminine nouns:
 
The indefinite article in Breton also has two forms: "ur" for masculine nouns and "un" for feminine nouns.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| ur plac'h || ur plak || a girl (feminine)
|-
|-
| plac'h || /plaʃ/ || girl
| un den  || un den || a man (masculine)
|-
|-
| loen || /lɔɛn/ || lion
| ur plac'heder || ur plakeder || a female student (feminine)
|-
|-
| gwele || /gwɛlə/ || bed
| un denner || un-denner || a male student (masculine)
|}
|}


===Neuter===
=== Adjectives ===
The neuter gender is used for nouns that refer to things that are neither male nor female, such as plants, abstract concepts, and some objects. Here are some examples of neuter nouns:  
 
Adjectives in Breton must agree in gender and number with the noun they describe. For example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| ar plac'h gwenn || ar plak gwenn || the white girl (feminine)
|-
|-
| blouzenn || /bluzɛn/ || flower
| an den du || an den du || the black man (masculine)
|-
|-
| karantez || /karɑ̃tɛz/ || love
| ar plac'heder bihan || ar plakeder bihan || the small female student (feminine)
|-
|-
| teul || /tɛwl/ || table
| an denner vras || an denner bras || the big male student (masculine)
|}
|}


==Identifying Genders==
== Practice ==
It can be difficult to identify the gender of a noun, especially if it is a new word. However, there are some clues that can help you determine the gender of a noun.


* Masculine nouns often end in -er, -our, or -añ.
Let's practice identifying the gender of nouns in Breton. Look at the following words and determine if they are masculine or feminine:
* Feminine nouns often end in -enn, -ezh, or -i.  
* Neuter nouns often end in -ad, -ed, or -où.


It is also helpful to look at the context in which the noun is used. If the noun is referring to a person, then it is likely to be either masculine or feminine. If the noun is referring to an object, then it is likely to be either masculine, feminine, or neuter.
{| class="wikitable"
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| moger || moger || kitten
|-
| breur || breur || brother
|-
| mamm-gozh || mamm-goh || grandma
|-
| traouenn || traw-en || branch
|}


==Quiz==
* Person 1: Moger zo amañ. (There is a kitten here.)
Test your knowledge of Breton gender with the following quiz questions:  
* Person 2: Ur breur a zo ganeomp. (We have a brother.)
# What are the three genders in Breton?
* Person 1: Mamm-gozh ma-mañ a zo sal. (My grandma here is in the living room.)
# How can you identify the gender of a noun?
* Person 2: Ar traouenn du-kañv a zo brav. (The dark brown branch is beautiful.)
# What are some examples of masculine nouns?
# What are some examples of feminine nouns?
# What are some examples of neuter nouns?


==Answers==
== Cultural Notes ==
# The three genders in Breton are masculine, feminine, and neuter.  
 
# You can identify the gender of a noun by looking at the ending of the word, as well as the context in which it is used.  
The determination of gender in Breton is based on the history and evolution of the language. It is influenced by Celtic, Latin, and French languages. While the gender system in Breton is similar to that of French, it is not as strict. For example, some masculine nouns also have a feminine form, which is not possible in French.
# Some examples of masculine nouns are paotr (boy), kazh (cat), and kouer (chair).  
 
# Some examples of feminine nouns are plac'h (girl), loen (lion), and gwele (bed).  
Breton is a Celtic language spoken in Brittany, an area in the northwest of France. It is one of the six Celtic languages and has a rich cultural heritage. The language was nearly extinct in the 20th century, but revitalization efforts have helped it regain its popularity.
# Some examples of neuter nouns are blouzenn (flower), karantez (love), and teul (table).  
 
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== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breton_language Breton language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_languages Celtic languages]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany Brittany]


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==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns|Personal Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns|Personal Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breton_grammar Breton grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breton_language Breton language - Wikipedia]


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Breton Grammar - Gender

Hi Breton learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore the gender system of the Breton language. Breton nouns can either be masculine or feminine. The gender of a noun is indicated by either its article or adjective. Knowing the gender of a noun is crucial in forming grammatically correct sentences in Breton.


Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Pronouns & Negation.

Breton Gender System[edit | edit source]

Breton has two genders: masculine and feminine. The gender of a noun in Breton is not always predictable, so it is important to memorize it. A general rule is that nouns ending in -er, -our, -ell, -enn, or -ezh are usually masculine, while nouns ending in -erez, -hed, or -iñ are typically feminine. However, there are many exceptions to this rule.

Definite Articles[edit | edit source]

The definite article is used to indicate the gender of a noun in Breton. The definite article in Breton has two forms: "ar" for masculine nouns and "an" for feminine nouns. Here are some examples:

Breton Pronunciation English
ar plac'h ar plak the girl (feminine)
an den an den the man (masculine)
ar plac'heder ar plakeder the female student (feminine)
an dennerien an denner-yen the male students (masculine)

Indefinite Articles[edit | edit source]

The indefinite article in Breton also has two forms: "ur" for masculine nouns and "un" for feminine nouns.

Breton Pronunciation English
ur plac'h ur plak a girl (feminine)
un den un den a man (masculine)
ur plac'heder ur plakeder a female student (feminine)
un denner un-denner a male student (masculine)

Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Adjectives in Breton must agree in gender and number with the noun they describe. For example:

Breton Pronunciation English
ar plac'h gwenn ar plak gwenn the white girl (feminine)
an den du an den du the black man (masculine)
ar plac'heder bihan ar plakeder bihan the small female student (feminine)
an denner vras an denner bras the big male student (masculine)

Practice[edit | edit source]

Let's practice identifying the gender of nouns in Breton. Look at the following words and determine if they are masculine or feminine:

Breton Pronunciation English
moger moger kitten
breur breur brother
mamm-gozh mamm-goh grandma
traouenn traw-en branch
  • Person 1: Moger zo amañ. (There is a kitten here.)
  • Person 2: Ur breur a zo ganeomp. (We have a brother.)
  • Person 1: Mamm-gozh ma-mañ a zo sal. (My grandma here is in the living room.)
  • Person 2: Ar traouenn du-kañv a zo brav. (The dark brown branch is beautiful.)

Cultural Notes[edit | edit source]

The determination of gender in Breton is based on the history and evolution of the language. It is influenced by Celtic, Latin, and French languages. While the gender system in Breton is similar to that of French, it is not as strict. For example, some masculine nouns also have a feminine form, which is not possible in French.

Breton is a Celtic language spoken in Brittany, an area in the northwest of France. It is one of the six Celtic languages and has a rich cultural heritage. The language was nearly extinct in the 20th century, but revitalization efforts have helped it regain its popularity.

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

Sources[edit | edit source]

➡ 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. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


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