Language/Afrikaans/Grammar/Gender
Hi Afrikaans learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the gender rules in Afrikaans. We will look at the rules, examples, practice and a quiz. Let's get started!
Rules
In Afrikaans, nouns are either masculine or feminine. There are some rules that can help you determine the gender of a noun.
- Nouns ending in -a are usually feminine.
- Nouns ending in -e are usually masculine.
- Nouns ending in -ie are usually feminine.
- Nouns ending in -er are usually masculine.
- Nouns ending in -or are usually masculine.
- Nouns ending in -uur are usually masculine.
Examples
The following table shows some examples of nouns and their genders:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| meisie | may-see | girl |
| boer | bohr | farmer |
| kat | kaht | cat |
| motor | moh-tor | motor |
| kleur | kloyr | color |
Practice
To improve your Afrikaans Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Quiz
Let's test your knowledge of Afrikaans gender rules with a quiz.
Questions
1. What is the gender of the word "boer"? 2. What is the gender of the word "kat"? 3. What is the gender of the word "kleur"? 4. What is the gender of the word "motor"? 5. What is the gender of the word "meisie"?
Answers
1. Masculine 2. Feminine 3. Feminine 4. Masculine 5. Feminine
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