Language/Tunisian-arabic/Grammar/Gender
Hi Tunisian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about Tunisian Arabic gender rules and how to use them correctly. We will also look at some examples and practice using them in sentences.
Gender is an important part of Tunisian Arabic grammar. It is used to indicate the gender of nouns and adjectives. In Tunisian Arabic, there are two genders: masculine and feminine.
Rules
The rules for determining the gender of a noun or adjective in Tunisian Arabic are as follows:
- Nouns ending in a consonant are usually masculine.
- Nouns ending in a vowel are usually feminine.
- Adjectives ending in a consonant are usually masculine.
- Adjectives ending in a vowel are usually feminine.
Examples
Here are some examples of Tunisian Arabic nouns and adjectives with their gender indicated:
| Tunisian Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| بيت | bayt | house | Masculine |
| كتاب | kitab | book | Masculine |
| حضانة | ḥaḍāna | nursery | Feminine |
| سريعة | sariʿa | fast | Feminine |
| جميل | jamīl | beautiful | Masculine |
| طويلة | ṭawīla | long | Feminine |
Practice
To improve your Tunisian Arabic Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Now let's practice using gender in Tunisian Arabic. Try to determine the gender of the following words:
- دار (house)
- سريع (fast)
- كتاب (book)
- طويل (long)
The answers are:
- دار (house) - Masculine
- سريع (fast) - Masculine
- كتاب (book) - Masculine
- طويل (long) - Masculine
Quiz
Let's test your knowledge of Tunisian Arabic gender rules.
Questions
1. What are the two genders in Tunisian Arabic? 2. What is the rule for determining the gender of a noun? 3. What is the rule for determining the gender of an adjective?
Answers
1. The two genders in Tunisian Arabic are masculine and feminine. 2. Nouns ending in a consonant are usually masculine, and nouns ending in a vowel are usually feminine. 3. Adjectives ending in a consonant are usually masculine, and adjectives ending in a vowel are usually feminine.
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