Language/Sanskrit/Grammar/Gender
Hi Sanskrit learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the gender of nouns in Sanskrit. We will look at the different genders and how to identify them. We will also look at some examples of each gender. Let's get started!
What is Gender?
Gender is a grammatical category that is used to classify nouns in Sanskrit. It is used to indicate whether a noun is masculine, feminine, or neuter. In Sanskrit, all nouns are either masculine, feminine, or neuter.
Identifying Gender
The gender of a noun can be identified by looking at the ending of the word. Masculine nouns usually end in 'a', 'i', or 'u'. Feminine nouns usually end in 'ā', 'ī', or 'ū'. Neuter nouns usually end in 'am', 'an', or 'at'.
Examples
| Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| रामः | rāmaḥ | Ram |
| सुता | sutā | Daughter |
| गृहम् | gṛham | House |
In the above table, 'रामः' (rāmaḥ) is a masculine noun because it ends in 'a'. 'सुता' (sutā) is a feminine noun because it ends in 'ā'. 'गृहम्' (gṛham) is a neuter noun because it ends in 'am'.
Quiz
Test your knowledge of gender in Sanskrit with the following quiz:
- Which of the following is a masculine noun?
A) गृहम् (gṛham) B) सुता (sutā) C) रामः (rāmaḥ)
- Which of the following is a neuter noun?
A) गृहम् (gṛham) B) सुता (sutā) C) रामः (rāmaḥ)
Answers:
- C) रामः (rāmaḥ)
- A) गृहम् (gṛham)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned about the gender of nouns in Sanskrit. We have looked at the different genders and how to identify them. We have also seen some examples of each gender.
Remember, you can always use the Polyglot Club website to practice your Sanskrit Grammar. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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