Understanding the Masculine Gender in Slovenčina
In the Slovenian language, nouns are divided into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The masculine gender is used for male beings and certain objects and concepts.
Important Points
- Masculine nouns represent male people or animals.
- Some objects and abstract concepts are also masculine.
- Masculine nouns often end in consonants like 'r', 'n', or 's'.
Examples
- Otec je doma.
- Pes beží po záhrade.
- Stôl je hnedý.
In Slovenčina, adjectives and verbs must agree with the gender of the nouns they describe or relate to.
Important Points
- Adjectives describing masculine nouns often end in '-ý' or '-í'.
- Verbs in past tense change form according to masculine gender.
Examples
- Veľký pes je na dvore.
- Môj starý otec spí.
- Včera prišiel do školy.
When using masculine nouns, remember to change articles and pronouns to match the gender.
Examples
- Ten chlapec je šikovný.
- Tí muži sú silní.
- Ten dom je nový.