Language/Vietnamese/Grammar/Gender
Hi Vietnamese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the gender rules in Vietnamese. We will look at the different ways to express gender in Vietnamese and how to use them correctly.
Gender is an important part of the Vietnamese language. It is used to indicate the gender of a person or object. In Vietnamese, there are two genders: masculine and feminine. The gender of a word can be indicated by the use of certain suffixes or prefixes.
Rules
The rules for expressing gender in Vietnamese are quite simple. Here are some of the most common rules:
- Masculine words usually end in '-ng' or '-c'.
- Feminine words usually end in '-i' or '-y'.
- Some words have both masculine and feminine forms. For example, the word for 'teacher' can be either 'giáo viên' (masculine) or 'giáo viên nữ' (feminine).
- Some words have no gender. For example, the word for 'student' is 'học sinh', which has no gender.
Examples
Here are some examples of words with gender in Vietnamese:
| Vietnamese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| giáo viên | /jaw vjen/ | teacher (masculine) |
| giáo viên nữ | /jaw vjen nuw/ | teacher (feminine) |
| học sinh | /hok sin/ | student (no gender) |
| sinh viên | /sin vjen/ | student (masculine) |
| sinh viên nữ | /sin vjen nuw/ | student (feminine) |
Practice
To improve your Vietnamese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Quiz
Test your knowledge of gender in Vietnamese with this quiz.
Questions
1. What is the gender of the word 'giáo viên'? 2. What is the gender of the word 'sinh viên'? 3. What is the gender of the word 'học sinh'?
Answers
1. Masculine 2. Masculine 3. No gender
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