Language/Kannada/Grammar/Gender
Hi Kannada learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the gender rules in Kannada. We will look at the different genders, how to identify them and how to use them correctly.
Gender is an important part of Kannada grammar. It is used to indicate the gender of nouns and pronouns. In Kannada, there are three genders: masculine, feminine and neuter.
Rules
The gender of a noun or pronoun is determined by its ending. Here are the rules for determining the gender of a word:
- Masculine words end in -a or -u.
- Feminine words end in -i or -e.
- Neuter words end in -o or -a.
Examples
Here are some examples of words with their corresponding genders:
| Kannada | Pronunciation | English | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| ಗುಡ್ಡು | guḍḍu | boy | Masculine |
| ಹೆಣ್ಣು | heṇṇu | girl | Feminine |
| ಕುತ್ತು | kuttu | dog | Neuter |
| ಮಗು | magu | son | Masculine |
| ಮಗಳು | magaḷu | daughter | Feminine |
| ಹಸಿರು | hasiru | elephant | Neuter |
Practice
To improve your Kannada Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Quiz
Test your knowledge of Kannada gender rules with this quiz.
Questions
- What are the three genders in Kannada?
- How do you determine the gender of a word?
- What is the gender of the word ಗುಡ್ಡು (guḍḍu)?
- What is the gender of the word ಹೆಣ್ಣು (heṇṇu)?
- What is the gender of the word ಕುತ್ತು (kuttu)?
Answers
- Masculine, feminine and neuter
- By its ending
- Masculine
- Feminine
- Neuter
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