Two grammatical genders: masculine and feminine
Can identify and use masculine and feminine gender in nouns
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
Bavê min mamoste ye.
My father is a teacher.
Mala me mezin e.
Our house is big.
Xwişka min li Stenbolê ye.
My sister is in Istanbul.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
Di Kurmancî de du zayend hene — nêr (masculine) û mê (feminine):
| Zayend | Mînak | Nîşane |
|---|---|---|
| Nêr (m) | bav (father), bira (brother), dar (tree) | Rewşa berê: -î |
| Mê (f) | dê (mother), xwişk (sister), mal (house) | Rewşa berê: -ê |
Zayend li ser dengdêra îzafe tê dîtin: bavê min (my father, m) vs mala min (my house, f).
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises
Practice ExercisesError with Two grammatical genders: masculine and feminine
Review the rules for Zayend
Bavê min mamoste ye.
My father is a teacher.
Bavê = father-of (masculine izafe -ê). Min = my.
Mala me mezin e.
Our house is big.
Mala = house-of (feminine izafe -a). Me = our. Mezin = big.
Xwişka min li Stenbolê ye.
My sister is in Istanbul.
Xwişka = sister-of (f izafe -a). Li = in. Stenbolê = Istanbul (oblique).
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises