Language/Kirghiz/Grammar/Gender

Kirghiz Grammar - Gender

Hi Kirghiz learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the gender rules in Kirghiz.

Gender is an important part of Kirghiz grammar. It is used to determine the form of nouns, adjectives, and pronouns. In Kirghiz, there are two genders: masculine and feminine.

Rules

The rules for determining the gender of a noun in Kirghiz are as follows:

• Masculine nouns usually end in a consonant.
• Feminine nouns usually end in a vowel.

Examples

Here are some examples of nouns with their gender:

Kirghiz	Pronunciation	English Translation	Gender
ата	ata	father	Masculine
ана	ana	mother	Feminine
бала	bala	child	Masculine
көк	kök	sky	Masculine
ай	ay	moon	Feminine

Practice

To improve your Kirghiz Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Quiz

Test your knowledge of Kirghiz gender rules by taking the quiz below.

Questions

1. What are the two genders in Kirghiz?
2. What is the rule for determining the gender of a noun in Kirghiz?
3. What is the gender of the word "ата"?

Answers

1. Masculine and feminine
2. Masculine nouns usually end in a consonant, and feminine nouns usually end in a vowel.
3. Masculine

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