Language/Slovenian/Grammar/Gender
Hi Slovenian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the gender rules in Slovenian. We will look at the different genders, how to identify them and how to use them correctly.
Gender is an important part of Slovenian grammar. It affects the way words are used and how they interact with each other. In Slovenian, there are three genders: masculine, feminine and neuter.
Rules
The gender of a noun can be determined by its ending. Generally, nouns that end in -a are feminine, nouns that end in -o are masculine and nouns that end in -e are neuter. However, there are some exceptions to this rule.
For example, the word for "girl" is dekle, which ends in -e, but it is still feminine. Similarly, the word for "boy" is fant, which ends in -t, but it is still masculine.
The gender of a noun also affects the form of the adjectives and verbs that are used with it. For example, if a noun is feminine, then the adjectives and verbs used with it must also be in the feminine form.
Examples
| Slovenian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| dekle | deh-kleh | girl |
| fant | fahnt | boy |
| knjiga | knyee-gah | book |
| hiša | hee-shah | house |
| mesto | meh-stoh | city |
Practice
To practice using gender in Slovenian, try writing sentences using the words from the table above. For example:
- Dekle je v hiši. (The girl is in the house.)
- Fant je v mestu. (The boy is in the city.)
- Knjiga je na mizi. (The book is on the table.)
To improve your Slovenian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Quiz
Test your knowledge of Slovenian gender by taking the quiz below.
Questions
1. What is the gender of the word dekle? 2. What is the gender of the word knjiga? 3. What is the gender of the word hiša? 4. What is the gender of the word fant? 5. What is the gender of the word mesto?
Answers
1. Feminine 2. Neuter 3. Feminine 4. Masculine 5. Neuter
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