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<div class="pg_page_title">Turkmen Grammar - Gender</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Turkmen Grammar - Gender</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/turkmen Turkmen] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the gender in Turkmen language. Gender is an important part of grammar in Turkmen and it affects the way words are used in sentences. We will look at how to identify the gender of nouns and how to use them correctly in sentences.  
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/turkmen Turkmen] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will talk about gender in Turkmen language. Gender is an important aspect of language learning as it allows you to correctly use nouns and adjectives based on masculine or feminine nouns. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and use gender correctly. Let's get started!
 
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==Gender in Turkmen==
== Gender in Turkmen ==
In Turkmen, nouns have two genders: masculine and feminine. The gender of a noun affects the way it is used in a sentence. For example, the word for 'book' is ''kitap'' in Turkmen. This word is masculine, so it takes the masculine form of adjectives and verbs.


===Masculine Nouns===
Turkmen language has two genders, masculine and feminine, and it is important to know the gender of a noun before using it in the sentence. In many cases, you can identify the gender of a noun from its suffix.
Masculine nouns usually end in ''-p'', ''-t'', ''-k'', or ''-g''. Here are some examples of masculine nouns:  
 
=== Masculine ===
 
Masculine nouns usually have one of the following suffixes:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkmen !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Turkmen !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| -ogly || -oğly || son of
|-
| -ow || -ow || owner of
|-
| -djy || -cı || specialist, professional
|-
| -däne || -den || unit of measurement (i.e. liters, kilograms, meters)
|}
 
Examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkmen !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| adamogly || adam-oğly || son of a man
|-
| kitapdjy || kitap-cı || book specialist
|-
| wagtdäne || watg-den || unit of measurement of time
|}
 
=== Feminine ===
 
Feminine nouns usually have one of the following suffixes:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkmen !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| kitap || ki-tahp || book
| -gul || -gül || flower
|-
|-
| oglan || oh-glahn || boy
| -ana || -ana || mother
|-
|-
| uçak || oo-chahk || plane
| -zat || -zat || quality, characteristic
|-
|-
| adam || ah-dahm || man
| -çe || -çe || small (i.e. ababatçe - small lamb)
|}
|}


===Feminine Nouns===
Examples:
Feminine nouns usually end in ''-a'', ''-e'', ''-y'', or ''-w''. Here are some examples of feminine nouns:  


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkmen !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Turkmen !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| gul || gül || flower
|-
|-
| kitaplar || ki-tahp-lahr || books
| ejegul || êje-gül || mother of a horse (mare)
|-
|-
| gyz || gihz || girl
| watançe || watany-çe || small country
|}
 
It is important to note that there are exceptions to the rules, so it is always a good idea to check the gender of a noun.
 
== Gender in Adjectives ==
 
Adjectives in Turkmen language also have to agree with the gender of the noun they describe. For masculine nouns, adjectives usually end with -y or -ï, while feminine adjectives end with -a.
 
Examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Turkmen !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ýaşuly || yahsh-oo-lee || old woman
| olaryň ýol-ï || olaryň yol-ï || their road (masculine)
|-
|-
| ýol || yohl || road
| kitap ähli || kitap ahlı || good book (masculine)
|-
| ejegüldeki güýzli ýapraklar || êje-güldeki güýzli ýapraklar || beautiful leaves on the mare's tree (feminine)
|-
| gül ösüşli || gül ösüşli || blooming flower (feminine)
|}
|}


==Using Gender in Sentences==
== Dialogue ==
Once you know the gender of a noun, you can use it correctly in a sentence. For example, if you want to say "The book is big", you would use the masculine form of the adjective ''ulug'' (big): ''kitap ulug''. If you want to say "The books are big", you would use the feminine form of the adjective ''ulug'' (big): ''kitaplar ulug''.
 
Let's see an example of gender in context:
 
* Person 1: Merhaba! Türkmenistanyň baş-harydyňyň ýüzde on bölümi diýen sözüňizi biliňmi? (Hello! Do you know the saying that states that ten percent of Turkmenistan's population is the head of the country?)
* Person 2: Oh, elbette. Onyň sekiz bölümi emişdir! (Oh, of course. Eight percent of them are women!)


==Practice==
In this example, "baş-harydy" (head of the country) is a masculine noun, while "em" (woman) is a feminine noun.
To improve your [[Language/Turkmen|Turkmen]] [[Language/Turkmen/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=134 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/turkmen/question questions]!


==Quiz==
== Conclusion ==
Test your knowledge of gender in Turkmen with this quiz:
# What is the gender of the word ''uçak'' (plane)?
# What is the feminine form of the adjective ''ulug'' (big)?
# How do you say "The books are big" in Turkmen?


==Answers==
In this lesson, we have learned about gender in Turkmen language. You can identify the gender of a noun from its suffix, and adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun they describe. Remember that there are exceptions to the rules, so always double-check the gender. To improve your [[Language/Turkmen|Turkmen]] [[Language/Turkmen/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=134 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/turkmen/question questions]!
# Masculine
# Ulug
# Kitaplar ulug


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkmen_language Turkmen language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkmenistan Turkmenistan]


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==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/To-have|To have]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Personal-pronouns|Personal pronouns]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/The-Subjunctive-Mood|The Subjunctive Mood]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Word-order|Word order]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns|Personal Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Question-particle–my-mi|Question particle–my mi]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Verbs|Verbs]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Some-Continous-Moods|Some Continous Moods]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Turkmen/Grammar/Past-in-the-past-(pluperfect)|Past in the past (pluperfect)]]


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Turkmen Grammar - Gender

Hi Turkmen learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will talk about gender in Turkmen language. Gender is an important aspect of language learning as it allows you to correctly use nouns and adjectives based on masculine or feminine nouns. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and use gender correctly. Let's get started!

Gender in Turkmen

Turkmen language has two genders, masculine and feminine, and it is important to know the gender of a noun before using it in the sentence. In many cases, you can identify the gender of a noun from its suffix.

Masculine

Masculine nouns usually have one of the following suffixes:

Turkmen Pronunciation English
-ogly -oğly son of
-ow -ow owner of
-djy -cı specialist, professional
-däne -den unit of measurement (i.e. liters, kilograms, meters)

Examples:

Turkmen Pronunciation English
adamogly adam-oğly son of a man
kitapdjy kitap-cı book specialist
wagtdäne watg-den unit of measurement of time

Feminine

Feminine nouns usually have one of the following suffixes:

Turkmen Pronunciation English
-gul -gül flower
-ana -ana mother
-zat -zat quality, characteristic
-çe -çe small (i.e. ababatçe - small lamb)

Examples:

Turkmen Pronunciation English
gul gül flower
ejegul êje-gül mother of a horse (mare)
watançe watany-çe small country

It is important to note that there are exceptions to the rules, so it is always a good idea to check the gender of a noun.

Gender in Adjectives

Adjectives in Turkmen language also have to agree with the gender of the noun they describe. For masculine nouns, adjectives usually end with -y or -ï, while feminine adjectives end with -a.

Examples:

Turkmen Pronunciation English
olaryň ýol-ï olaryň yol-ï their road (masculine)
kitap ähli kitap ahlı good book (masculine)
ejegüldeki güýzli ýapraklar êje-güldeki güýzli ýapraklar beautiful leaves on the mare's tree (feminine)
gül ösüşli gül ösüşli blooming flower (feminine)

Dialogue

Let's see an example of gender in context:

  • Person 1: Merhaba! Türkmenistanyň baş-harydyňyň ýüzde on bölümi diýen sözüňizi biliňmi? (Hello! Do you know the saying that states that ten percent of Turkmenistan's population is the head of the country?)
  • Person 2: Oh, elbette. Onyň sekiz bölümi emişdir! (Oh, of course. Eight percent of them are women!)

In this example, "baş-harydy" (head of the country) is a masculine noun, while "em" (woman) is a feminine noun.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned about gender in Turkmen language. You can identify the gender of a noun from its suffix, and adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun they describe. Remember that there are exceptions to the rules, so always double-check the gender. To improve your Turkmen Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ 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. 😎

Sources


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