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Hi Old English (ca. 450-1100) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be discussing the gender of nouns in Old English (ca. 450-1100). We will look at the different genders and how to identify them. We will also look at some examples of nouns in each gender.
Genders
Old English (ca. 450-1100) has three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The gender of a noun affects the form of the article and the adjectives that are used with it.
Masculine
Masculine nouns are usually used for male people or animals, but they can also be used for things such as ships and tools. Masculine nouns usually end in -a or -e.
Feminine
Feminine nouns are usually used for female people or animals, but they can also be used for things such as plants and countries. Feminine nouns usually end in -o or -u.
Neuter
Neuter nouns are usually used for things such as objects and ideas. Neuter nouns usually end in -n or -m.
Examples
Here are some examples of nouns in each gender:
| Old English (ca. 450-1100) | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| cyning | /ˈkiː.niŋ/ | king |
| cwene | /ˈkweː.ne/ | queen |
| hūs | /huːs/ | house |
Quiz
Test your knowledge of Old English (ca. 450-1100) gender with this quiz:
- What is the gender of the noun cyning?
- What is the gender of the noun cwene?
- What is the gender of the noun hūs?
Answers
- Masculine
- Feminine
- Neuter
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have looked at the three genders of Old English (ca. 450-1100): masculine, feminine, and neuter. We have also seen some examples of nouns in each gender.
Remember, you can use the Polyglot Club website to practice your Old English (ca. 450-1100) Grammar. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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