Language/Marathi/Grammar/Gender
Hi Marathi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the gender rules in Marathi. We will look at the different genders and how to identify them. We will also look at some examples and practice exercises to help you understand the concept better. Let's get started!
Rules
In Marathi, there are three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Masculine nouns refer to male persons or animals, while feminine nouns refer to female persons or animals. Neuter nouns refer to things that are neither male nor female.
The gender of a noun can usually be identified by its ending. Masculine nouns usually end in -a, -e, or -u, while feminine nouns usually end in -i or -ee. Neuter nouns usually end in -o or -oo.
However, there are some exceptions to these rules. For example, some nouns that end in -a can be either masculine or feminine, depending on the context.
Examples
The following table shows some examples of nouns with their corresponding genders:
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English Translation | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| आदमी | ādmī | Man | Masculine |
| महिला | mahilā | Woman | Feminine |
| घर | ghara | House | Neuter |
| पुस्तक | pustaka | Book | Neuter |
| वृक्ष | vṛkṣa | Tree | Masculine |
| गाय | gāya | Cow | Feminine |
Practice
To improve your Marathi Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Now let's practice identifying the gender of some nouns. Try to guess the gender of each noun before looking at the answer.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English Translation | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| कोटी | kōṭī | Village | Masculine |
| प्रकृती | prakr̥ti | Nature | Feminine |
| पुस्तकालय | pustakālaya | Library | Neuter |
| गोष्ठी | gōṣṭhī | Group | Masculine |
| प्रजा | prajā | People | Feminine |
| प्रयोग | prayōga | Experiment | Neuter |
Quiz
Questions
Try to guess the gender of each noun before looking at the answer.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English Translation | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| विद्यालय | vidyālaya | School | |
| वन | van | Forest | |
| व्यक्ती | vyakti | Person | |
| विषय | viṣaya | Subject | |
| विश्व | viśva | World | |
| विद्या | vidyā | Knowledge |
Answers
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English Translation | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| विद्यालय | vidyālaya | School | Neuter |
| वन | van | Forest | Masculine |
| व्यक्ती | vyakti | Person | Masculine |
| विषय | viṣaya | Subject | Neuter |
| विश्व | viśva | World | Neuter |
| विद्या | vidyā | Knowledge | Feminine |
That's it for this lesson! You should now have a better understanding of the gender rules in Marathi.
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