Language/Panjabi/Grammar/Gender
Hi Panjabi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the gender rules in Panjabi. We will look at the different genders in Panjabi and how to identify them. We will also look at some examples and practice using the gender rules. Finally, we will have a quiz to test your understanding.
Gender is an important part of Panjabi grammar. It is used to determine the form of nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and verbs. There are three genders in Panjabi: masculine, feminine, and neuter.
Rules
The gender of a noun can be determined by its ending. Masculine nouns usually end in ਆ (aa), ਈ (ee), or ਊ (oo). Feminine nouns usually end in ਇਆ (iaa) or ਈਆ (eea). Neuter nouns usually end in ਾ (aa).
Adjectives and verbs must agree with the gender of the noun they are describing or referring to. Masculine adjectives and verbs usually end in ਆ (aa), ਈ (ee), or ਊ (oo). Feminine adjectives and verbs usually end in ਇਆ (iaa) or ਈਆ (eea). Neuter adjectives and verbs usually end in ਾ (aa).
Examples
The following table shows some examples of nouns, adjectives, and verbs in each gender:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ਪੰਜਾਬੀ | panjaabii | Panjabi |
| ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਂ | panjaabii-aan | Panjabis |
| ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਤ | panjaabii-aat | Panjabi culture |
| ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਦਰਸ਼ | panjaabii-aadarsh | Respectful of Panjabi |
| ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਦਰਸ਼ਕਰਨਾ | panjaabii-aadarsh-karna | To respect Panjabi |
Practice
To improve your Panjabi Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Quiz
Test your understanding of Panjabi gender rules with the following quiz.
Questions
- What are the three genders in Panjabi?
- How can you tell the gender of a noun?
- How do adjectives and verbs agree with the gender of the noun they are describing or referring to?
Answers
- The three genders in Panjabi are masculine, feminine, and neuter.
- The gender of a noun can be determined by its ending. Masculine nouns usually end in ਆ (aa), ਈ (ee), or ਊ (oo). Feminine nouns usually end in ਇਆ (iaa) or ਈਆ (eea). Neuter nouns usually end in ਾ (aa).
- Adjectives and verbs must agree with the gender of the noun they are describing or referring to. Masculine adjectives and verbs usually end in ਆ (aa), ਈ (ee), or ਊ (oo). Feminine adjectives and verbs usually end in ਇਆ (iaa) or ਈਆ (eea). Neuter adjectives and verbs usually end in ਾ (aa).
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