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Genders of Nouns: Neuter

Neuter are words of, relating to, or constituting the gender that ordinarily includes most words or grammatical forms referring to things classed as neither masculine nor feminine. The neuter gender indicate words that specify objects or general terminologies . In contrast with masculine and feminine, all words that name objects are all neuter in gender. In addition, not only objects are neuter but also words that points to either male or female , like words for the infant of an animal. Take a look at this chart to see what I mean:   Let us see now compare all three genders. Take a look at this chart:     *Take note that neuter gender can either be male or female, or can neither be male nor female. If a term or word refers to a general kind, for example a horse, it is considered as a neuter, but when you point out to male horse you should refer to it as a stallion. Above this, all words without gender specification are all neuter. Stay on track for the next les...

Genders of Nouns: Feminine

Feminine are those having the qualities or appearance considered to be typical of women; connected with women. The Feminine gender indicate words that specify the female gender. In contrast with masculine, all words that names the female individual are all feminine in gender. Observe this chart for a quick grasp:   Looking at the previous chart of the masculine gender, we can now see the different names we call each gender. Observe this chart: *Take note that feminine are used only for female gender species. Compare masculine with feminine for a more contrasting view. There are many words that separate the two genders but there is also a notion that discriminating words are to be avoided. Words like landlord and landlady, should be addressed as landowner or innkeeper. Stay on track for the next lesson!

Genders of Nouns: Masculine

Masculine are those having the qualities or appearance considered to be typical of men; connected with or like men. The Masculine gender indicate words that specify the male individual . All words that names the male are all masculine in genders. Observe this chart for a better understanding: *Take note that masculine are used only for male gender species. Compare masculine with feminine for a more contrasting view. Stay on track for the next lesson!