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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==
== Breton Gender System ==
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.  
 
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"
! 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 ===


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


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


===Feminine===
=== Adjectives ===
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:  
 
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)
|-
|-
| plac'h || /plaʃ/ || girl
| an den du || an den du || the black man (masculine)
|-
|-
| loen || /lɔɛn/ || lion
| ar plac'heder bihan || ar plakeder bihan || the small female student (feminine)
|-
|-
| gwele || /gwɛlə/ || bed
| an denner vras || an denner bras || the big male student (masculine)
|}
|}


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


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| moger || moger || kitten
|-
|-
| blouzenn || /bluzɛn/ || flower
| breur || breur || brother
|-
|-
| karantez || /karɑ̃tɛz/ || love
| mamm-gozh || mamm-goh || grandma
|-
|-
| teul || /tɛwl/ || table
| traouenn || traw-en || branch
|}
|}


==Identifying Genders==
* Person 1: Moger zo amañ. (There is a kitten here.)
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.  
* 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 ==


* Masculine nouns often end in -er, -our, or -añ.  
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.
* 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.  
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.


==Quiz==
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Test your knowledge of Breton gender with the following quiz questions:
# What are the three genders in Breton?
# How can you identify the gender of a noun?
# What are some examples of masculine nouns?
# What are some examples of feminine nouns?
# What are some examples of neuter nouns?  


==Answers==
== Sources ==
# The three genders in Breton are masculine, feminine, and neuter.
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breton_language Breton language]
# 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.  
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_languages Celtic languages]
# Some examples of masculine nouns are paotr (boy), kazh (cat), and kouer (chair).  
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany Brittany]
# Some examples of feminine nouns are plac'h (girl), loen (lion), and gwele (bed).  
# Some examples of neuter nouns are blouzenn (flower), karantez (love), and teul (table).  


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==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns|Personal Pronouns]]
* [[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/Adjectives|Adjectives]]


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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.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

➡ 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. 😎


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