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<div class="pg_page_title">Modern Greek (1453-) Grammar → Noun Gender and Plurals</div>
Welcome to today’s lesson on '''Noun Gender and Plurals''' in Modern Greek! Understanding noun gender and how to form plurals is a cornerstone of mastering the Greek language. As you dive deeper into Greek, you'll find that getting a grip on these concepts will not only enhance your vocabulary but also improve your overall fluency.
In this lesson, we will cover:
* The importance of noun gender in Modern Greek
* The three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter


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* How to identify the gender of nouns
 
* Rules for forming plurals in Modern Greek
 
* A variety of examples to solidify your understanding
 
* Exercises to practice what you've learned
 
So, let’s get started!


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As a Greek language teacher, I have noticed that many beginners learning Modern Greek struggle with the concept of gender in nouns and forming plurals. In this lesson, I will explain these concepts in a clear and concise way and provide cultural information and interesting facts to make the learning process more engaging. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the concept of noun gender and how to form plurals in Modern Greek.
== The Importance of Noun Gender ==
 
In Modern Greek, every noun belongs to one of three genders: masculine, feminine, or neuter. This classification impacts not only the noun itself but also the articles and adjectives that accompany it. While this might seem daunting at first, it’s essential for building correct and meaningful sentences.
 
Using the correct gender helps convey the right message and ensures that you sound natural when speaking or writing in Greek. It’s one of those nuances that can make a significant difference in your language proficiency.
 
=== The Three Genders ===
 
Modern Greek nouns are categorized into three genders:
 
* '''Masculine''': Generally includes nouns that refer to male beings or objects.
 
* '''Feminine''': Includes nouns that refer to female beings or objects.
 
* '''Neuter''': Often includes nouns that refer to inanimate objects or abstract concepts.
 
Let’s explore each gender in detail with examples.
 
==== Masculine Nouns ====
 
Masculine nouns often end in -ος (os) or -ας (as).
 
Here’s a table showcasing some common masculine nouns:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Modern Greek (1453-) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ο άντρας || o ántras || the man
 
|-
 
| ο δάσκαλος || o dáskalos || the teacher (male)
 
|-
 
| ο πατέρας || o patéras || the father
 
|-
 
| ο γιος || o gios || the son
 
|-
 
| ο φίλος || o fílos || the friend (male)
 
|}
 
==== Feminine Nouns ====
 
Feminine nouns typically end in -η (i) or -α (a).
 
Here’s a table of some common feminine nouns:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Modern Greek (1453-) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| η γυναίκα || i yinéka || the woman
 
|-
 
| η δασκάλα || i daskála || the teacher (female)
 
|-
 
| η μητέρα || i mitéra || the mother
 
|-
 
| η κόρη || i kóri || the daughter
 
|-


| η φίλη || i fíli || the friend (female)


<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Grammar/Adverbs-and-Adverbial-Phrases|Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases]] & [[Language/Modern-greek-1453/Grammar/Pronoms-interrogatifs|Pronoms interrogatifs]].</span>
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== Noun Gender ==
Like many languages, nouns in Modern Greek have gender: masculine, feminine, or neuter. There are no hard and fast rules to determine the gender of a noun, but there are some common patterns that we can use:


* Masculine nouns often end in -ος or -ης. For example, άντρας (ánt-ras, man), δάσκαλος (dás-ka-los, teacher), and πατέρας (pa-té-ras, father) are all masculine.
==== Neuter Nouns ====
* Feminine nouns often end in -α or -η. For example, γυναίκα (gi-né-ka, woman), καρδιά (kar-ði-á, heart), and βιβλιοθήκη (viv-li-o-θí-ki, library) are all feminine.
* Neuter nouns often end in -ο or -ι. For example, παιδί (pe-thí, child), σπίτι (spí-ti, house), and κρασί (kra-sí, wine) are all neuter.


However, there are many exceptions to these patterns, and the best way to learn the gender of a noun is to memorize it along with its article (more on articles later).  
Neuter nouns often end in -ο (o) or -ι (i).
 
Check out this table of neuter nouns:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Modern Greek (1453-) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| το παιδί || to paidí || the child
 
|-
 
| το δέντρο || to déndro || the tree
 
|-
 
| το σπίτι || to spíti || the house
 
|-
 
| το βιβλίο || to vivlío || the book
 
|-
 
| το αυτοκίνητο || to aftokínito || the car
 
|}
 
=== Identifying Noun Gender ===
 
Identifying the gender of a noun can often be achieved through its ending. Here are some general patterns to help you:
 
* '''Masculine''': Ends in -ος, -ας, -ης
 
* '''Feminine''': Ends in -η, -α, -ού
 
* '''Neuter''': Ends in -ο, -ι, -μα
 
However, there are exceptions! For instance, some masculine nouns can end in -η (e.g., ο ποιητής - o poitís, the poet), and some feminine nouns can end in -ος (e.g., η γάτα - i gáta, the cat).


== Forming Plurals ==
== Forming Plurals ==
In Modern Greek, we form plurals by adding suffixes to the end of nouns. There are several different plural forms, but the most common is formed by adding -οι for masculine nouns, -ες for feminine nouns, and -α for neuter nouns. Here are some examples:
 
Once you’ve understood noun gender, the next step is to learn how to form plurals. In Modern Greek, pluralization also varies based on the gender of the noun.
 
=== Masculine Plurals ===
 
For masculine nouns, the plural is typically formed by replacing the ending -ος with -οι or -ες.
 
Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Modern Greek (1453-) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Singular Modern Greek (1453-) !! Plural Modern Greek (1453-) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ο άντρας || οι άντρες || i ántres || the men
 
|-
 
| ο δάσκαλος || οι δάσκαλοι || i dáskaloi || the teachers (male)
 
|-
 
| ο πατέρας || οι πατέρες || i patéres || the fathers
 
|-
 
| ο φίλος || οι φίλοι || i fíloi || the friends (male)
 
|-
 
| ο γιος || οι γιοι || i gioi || the sons
 
|}
 
=== Feminine Plurals ===
 
Feminine nouns typically form their plural by replacing -η with -ες or -α.
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Singular Modern Greek (1453-) !! Plural Modern Greek (1453-) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| άντρας (masculine) || ánt-ras || man
 
| η γυναίκα || οι γυναίκες || i yinékes || the women
 
|-
|-
| άντρες (masculine plural) || án-tres || men
 
| η δασκάλα || οι δασκάλες || i daskáles || the teachers (female)
 
|-
|-
| γυναίκα (feminine) || gi-né-ka || woman
 
| η μητέρα || οι μητέρες || i mitéres || the mothers
 
|-
|-
| γυναίκες (feminine plural) || gi-né-kes || women
 
| η φίλη || οι φίλες || i fíles || the friends (female)
 
|-
|-
| παιδί (neuter) || pe-thí || child
 
| η κόρη || οι κόρες || i kóres || the daughters
 
|}
 
=== Neuter Plurals ===
 
Neuter nouns often form their plural by replacing -ο with -α or -ια.
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Singular Modern Greek (1453-) !! Plural Modern Greek (1453-) !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| παιδιά (neuter plural) || pe-thiá || children
 
| το παιδί || τα παιδιά || ta paidía || the children
 
|-
 
| το δέντρο || τα δέντρα || ta déntra || the trees
 
|-
 
| το σπίτι || τα σπίτια || ta spítia || the houses
 
|-
 
| το βιβλίο || τα βιβλία || ta vivlía || the books
 
|-
 
| το αυτοκίνητο || τα αυτοκίνητα || ta aftokínita || the cars
 
|}
|}


Note that the accent placement changes when we add the plural suffix: for example, in the masculine form, the stress moves from the final syllable (antRAS) to the penultimate syllable (ANtres).  
== Practice Makes Perfect ==
 
Now that we've covered the fundamental concepts, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce what you've learned.
 
=== Exercises ===
 
1. Identify the gender of the following nouns:
 
* γάτα (cat)
 
* δάσκαλος (teacher - male)
 
* παιδί (child)
 
* γυναίκα (woman)
 
* σπίτι (house)
 
2. Form the plural of the following masculine nouns:
 
* ο άντρας
 
* ο πατέρας
 
* ο φίλος


There are also some irregular plural forms, which you will need to memorize. Here are some examples:
3. Form the plural of the following feminine nouns:


* Masculine nouns ending in -ης: replace -ης with -εις. For example, παππούς (pa-poús, grandfather) becomes παππούδες (pa-poú-des, grandfathers).
* η μητέρα
* Masculine nouns ending in -ας: replace -ας with -άδες. For example, γιατρός (gia-trós, doctor) becomes γιατροί (gia-troi, doctors).
* Some masculine nouns ending in -ος: drop the -ος and add -ων. For example, δάσκαλος (dás-ka-los, teacher) becomes δάσκαλοι (dás-ka-loi, teachers).
* Some feminine nouns ending in -α: change -α to -ες. For example, μάνα (má-na, mother) becomes μητέρες (mi-té-res, mothers).


== Articles ==
* η φίλη
In Modern Greek, like in many other languages, articles are used to indicate the gender, number, and case of a noun. They are divided into definite and indefinite articles.


=== Definite Articles ===
* η δασκάλα
The definite article in Modern Greek is "ο" (masculine), "η" (feminine), and "το" (neuter). In the singular form, the article indicates a specific noun, as in English "the". For example:


* ο άντρας (o ánt-ras) = "the man"
4. Form the plural of the following neuter nouns:
* η γυναίκα (i gi-né-ka) = "the woman"
* το παιδί (to pe-thí) = "the child"


In the plural form, the definite article indicates a group of items, as in English "the":
* το βιβλίο


* οι άντρες (i án-tres) = "the men"
* το αυτοκίνητο
* οι γυναίκες (i gi-né-kes) = "the women"
* τα παιδιά (ta pe-thiá) = "the children"


=== Indefinite Articles ===
* το παιδί
The indefinite article is "ένας" (masculine singular), "μία" (feminine singular), and "ένα" (neuter singular). They correspond to English "a" or "an". For example:


* ένας άντρας (énas ánt-ras) = "a man"
5. Match the singular nouns with their correct plural forms:
* μία γυναίκα (mía gi-né-ka) = "a woman"
* ένα παιδί (éna pe-thí) = "a child"


In the plural form, there is no indefinite article in Modern Greek.
* ο γιος


== Cultural Highlights and Interesting Facts ==
* η κόρη
Greek nouns and their genders often reflect cultural attitudes and traditions. For example:


* The word for "ship" (πλοίο, plói-o) is neuter, which reflects the ancient Greek belief that ships were female and were blessed by the goddess Athena. 
* το δέντρο
* The word for "truth" (αλήθεια, a-lí-thei-a) is feminine, which reflects the idea that truth is a nurturing and comforting force in Greek culture.
* The word for "war" (πόλεμος, pó-lem-os) is masculine, which reflects the ancient Greek belief that war requires strength and aggression.


In addition, the gender of a noun can affect its pronunciation and spelling in certain situations. For example, when the definite article is added to a masculine noun that ends in -ος, the -ος changes to -οςτ (e.g., ο δάσκαλος, o dás-ka-los or "the teacher" becomes ο δάσκαλοστ, o dás-ka-los-t).  
a. οι γιοι 


Learning Greek nouns and their genders can be challenging, but it is an essential part of mastering the language. Remember to practice as much as you can and don't be afraid to make mistakes. In the next lesson, we will learn about numbers and time in Modern Greek.  
b. οι κόρες 
 
c. τα δέντρα 
 
6. Convert the following sentences to plural:
 
* Ο δάσκαλος είναι καλός. (The teacher is good.)
 
* Η γυναίκα διαβάζει. (The woman is reading.)
 
7. Translate the following sentences to English:
 
* Οι φίλοι παίζουν. 
 
* Οι γυναίκες τρώνε.
 
8. Write three sentences using both singular and plural forms of nouns.
 
9. Identify the gender of the following nouns and provide their plural forms:
 
* το μήλο (apple) 
 
* η γάτα (cat) 
 
* ο ήλιος (sun) 
 
10. Create a short dialogue using at least five masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns in both singular and plural forms.
 
=== Answers and Explanations ===
 
1.
 
* γάτα: Feminine
 
* δάσκαλος: Masculine
 
* παιδί: Neuter
 
* γυναίκα: Feminine
 
* σπίτι: Neuter
 
2.
 
* ο άντρας → οι άντρες
 
* ο πατέρας → οι πατέρες
 
* ο φίλος → οι φίλοι
 
3.
 
* η μητέρα → οι μητέρες
 
* η φίλη → οι φίλες
 
* η δασκάλα → οι δασκάλες
 
4.
 
* το βιβλίο → τα βιβλία
 
* το αυτοκίνητο → τα αυτοκίνητα
 
* το παιδί → τα παιδιά
 
5.
 
* ο γιος → a. οι γιοι 
 
* η κόρη → b. οι κόρες 
 
* το δέντρο → c. τα δέντρα 
 
6.
 
* Οι δάσκαλοι είναι καλοί. (The teachers are good.)
 
* Οι γυναίκες διαβάζουν. (The women are reading.)
 
7.
 
* The friends are playing.
 
* The women are eating.
 
8. (Answers will vary. Example: Ο άντρας είναι καλός. Οι άντρες είναι καλοί.)
 
9.  
 
* το μήλο: Neuter → τα μήλα (the apples)
 
* η γάτα: Feminine → οι γάτες (the cats)
 
* ο ήλιος: Masculine → οι ήλιοι (the suns)
 
10. (Answers will vary. Example: Ο δάσκαλος λέει ότι οι γυναίκες και οι άντρες διαβάζουν βιβλία.)
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson! Understanding noun gender and pluralization is essential for making your Greek language skills flourish. Keep practicing, and soon enough, it will become second nature!


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Modern Greek (1453-) Grammar → Noun Gender and Plurals

Welcome to today’s lesson on Noun Gender and Plurals in Modern Greek! Understanding noun gender and how to form plurals is a cornerstone of mastering the Greek language. As you dive deeper into Greek, you'll find that getting a grip on these concepts will not only enhance your vocabulary but also improve your overall fluency.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The importance of noun gender in Modern Greek
  • The three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter
  • How to identify the gender of nouns
  • Rules for forming plurals in Modern Greek
  • A variety of examples to solidify your understanding
  • Exercises to practice what you've learned

So, let’s get started!

The Importance of Noun Gender[edit | edit source]

In Modern Greek, every noun belongs to one of three genders: masculine, feminine, or neuter. This classification impacts not only the noun itself but also the articles and adjectives that accompany it. While this might seem daunting at first, it’s essential for building correct and meaningful sentences.

Using the correct gender helps convey the right message and ensures that you sound natural when speaking or writing in Greek. It’s one of those nuances that can make a significant difference in your language proficiency.

The Three Genders[edit | edit source]

Modern Greek nouns are categorized into three genders:

  • Masculine: Generally includes nouns that refer to male beings or objects.
  • Feminine: Includes nouns that refer to female beings or objects.
  • Neuter: Often includes nouns that refer to inanimate objects or abstract concepts.

Let’s explore each gender in detail with examples.

Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Masculine nouns often end in -ος (os) or -ας (as).

Here’s a table showcasing some common masculine nouns:

Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
ο άντρας o ántras the man
ο δάσκαλος o dáskalos the teacher (male)
ο πατέρας o patéras the father
ο γιος o gios the son
ο φίλος o fílos the friend (male)

Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Feminine nouns typically end in -η (i) or -α (a).

Here’s a table of some common feminine nouns:

Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
η γυναίκα i yinéka the woman
η δασκάλα i daskála the teacher (female)
η μητέρα i mitéra the mother
η κόρη i kóri the daughter
η φίλη i fíli the friend (female)

Neuter Nouns[edit | edit source]

Neuter nouns often end in -ο (o) or -ι (i).

Check out this table of neuter nouns:

Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
το παιδί to paidí the child
το δέντρο to déndro the tree
το σπίτι to spíti the house
το βιβλίο to vivlío the book
το αυτοκίνητο to aftokínito the car

Identifying Noun Gender[edit | edit source]

Identifying the gender of a noun can often be achieved through its ending. Here are some general patterns to help you:

  • Masculine: Ends in -ος, -ας, -ης
  • Feminine: Ends in -η, -α, -ού
  • Neuter: Ends in -ο, -ι, -μα

However, there are exceptions! For instance, some masculine nouns can end in -η (e.g., ο ποιητής - o poitís, the poet), and some feminine nouns can end in -ος (e.g., η γάτα - i gáta, the cat).

Forming Plurals[edit | edit source]

Once you’ve understood noun gender, the next step is to learn how to form plurals. In Modern Greek, pluralization also varies based on the gender of the noun.

Masculine Plurals[edit | edit source]

For masculine nouns, the plural is typically formed by replacing the ending -ος with -οι or -ες.

Here are some examples:

Singular Modern Greek (1453-) Plural Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
ο άντρας οι άντρες i ántres the men
ο δάσκαλος οι δάσκαλοι i dáskaloi the teachers (male)
ο πατέρας οι πατέρες i patéres the fathers
ο φίλος οι φίλοι i fíloi the friends (male)
ο γιος οι γιοι i gioi the sons

Feminine Plurals[edit | edit source]

Feminine nouns typically form their plural by replacing -η with -ες or -α.

Here are some examples:

Singular Modern Greek (1453-) Plural Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
η γυναίκα οι γυναίκες i yinékes the women
η δασκάλα οι δασκάλες i daskáles the teachers (female)
η μητέρα οι μητέρες i mitéres the mothers
η φίλη οι φίλες i fíles the friends (female)
η κόρη οι κόρες i kóres the daughters

Neuter Plurals[edit | edit source]

Neuter nouns often form their plural by replacing -ο with -α or -ια.

Here are some examples:

Singular Modern Greek (1453-) Plural Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
το παιδί τα παιδιά ta paidía the children
το δέντρο τα δέντρα ta déntra the trees
το σπίτι τα σπίτια ta spítia the houses
το βιβλίο τα βιβλία ta vivlía the books
το αυτοκίνητο τα αυτοκίνητα ta aftokínita the cars

Practice Makes Perfect[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the fundamental concepts, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce what you've learned.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. Identify the gender of the following nouns:

  • γάτα (cat)
  • δάσκαλος (teacher - male)
  • παιδί (child)
  • γυναίκα (woman)
  • σπίτι (house)

2. Form the plural of the following masculine nouns:

  • ο άντρας
  • ο πατέρας
  • ο φίλος

3. Form the plural of the following feminine nouns:

  • η μητέρα
  • η φίλη
  • η δασκάλα

4. Form the plural of the following neuter nouns:

  • το βιβλίο
  • το αυτοκίνητο
  • το παιδί

5. Match the singular nouns with their correct plural forms:

  • ο γιος
  • η κόρη
  • το δέντρο

a. οι γιοι

b. οι κόρες

c. τα δέντρα

6. Convert the following sentences to plural:

  • Ο δάσκαλος είναι καλός. (The teacher is good.)
  • Η γυναίκα διαβάζει. (The woman is reading.)

7. Translate the following sentences to English:

  • Οι φίλοι παίζουν.
  • Οι γυναίκες τρώνε.

8. Write three sentences using both singular and plural forms of nouns.

9. Identify the gender of the following nouns and provide their plural forms:

  • το μήλο (apple)
  • η γάτα (cat)
  • ο ήλιος (sun)

10. Create a short dialogue using at least five masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns in both singular and plural forms.

Answers and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1.

  • γάτα: Feminine
  • δάσκαλος: Masculine
  • παιδί: Neuter
  • γυναίκα: Feminine
  • σπίτι: Neuter

2.

  • ο άντρας → οι άντρες
  • ο πατέρας → οι πατέρες
  • ο φίλος → οι φίλοι

3.

  • η μητέρα → οι μητέρες
  • η φίλη → οι φίλες
  • η δασκάλα → οι δασκάλες

4.

  • το βιβλίο → τα βιβλία
  • το αυτοκίνητο → τα αυτοκίνητα
  • το παιδί → τα παιδιά

5.

  • ο γιος → a. οι γιοι
  • η κόρη → b. οι κόρες
  • το δέντρο → c. τα δέντρα

6.

  • Οι δάσκαλοι είναι καλοί. (The teachers are good.)
  • Οι γυναίκες διαβάζουν. (The women are reading.)

7.

  • The friends are playing.
  • The women are eating.

8. (Answers will vary. Example: Ο άντρας είναι καλός. Οι άντρες είναι καλοί.)

9.

  • το μήλο: Neuter → τα μήλα (the apples)
  • η γάτα: Feminine → οι γάτες (the cats)
  • ο ήλιος: Masculine → οι ήλιοι (the suns)

10. (Answers will vary. Example: Ο δάσκαλος λέει ότι οι γυναίκες και οι άντρες διαβάζουν βιβλία.)

Congratulations on completing this lesson! Understanding noun gender and pluralization is essential for making your Greek language skills flourish. Keep practicing, and soon enough, it will become second nature!

Table of Contents - Modern Greek (1453-) Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Greek Alphabet


Basic Greetings and Phrases


Nouns and Articles


Numbers and Time


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Verbs and Tenses


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Family and Relationships


Greek Traditions and Customs


Greek History and Geography


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