Understanding the Masculine Gender in Ukrainian Grammar
In the Ukrainian language, nouns are divided into genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Today, we're going to learn about the masculine gender. This is like when we say 'he' or 'him' in English. Masculine nouns often refer to male people or animals, but they can also be objects or concepts.
Important Points
- Masculine nouns usually end in a consonant, like 'стіл' (table) or 'чоловік' (man).
- Some masculine nouns end in '-ь', like 'кінь' (horse).
- Masculine nouns can be animate (living beings) or inanimate (objects).
- Adjectives and pronouns change to match the masculine gender of nouns.
- The plural form of masculine nouns often ends in '-и' or '-і'.
When using adjectives or pronouns with masculine nouns, they need to match the gender. For example, 'великий' means 'big' in masculine form. So, you would say 'великий стіл' for 'big table'.
Examples
- Це мій брат.
- Новий день починається.
- Я бачу високий будинок.
Let's talk about plural forms. When you have more than one masculine noun, the ending usually changes. For example, 'стіл' becomes 'столи'.
Examples
- У мене є три столи.
- Вони бачили великі будинки.
- Мої друзі прийшли.