Learn β†’ Nouns and Gender
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Noun Classes

Khoekhoegowab nouns belong to different classes shown by suffixes.

  • -b β€” masculine singular: gaob (king)
  • -s β€” feminine singular: taras (woman)
  • -i β€” common gender: Η€hΓ»i (person)
  • -gu β€” masculine plural: gaogu (kings)
  • -di β€” feminine plural: taradi (women)
  • -n β€” common plural: Η€hΓ»in (people)

Quiz β€” Test Your Knowledge

1. What suffix indicates masculine singular?

2. What does taras mean?

3. How do you make masculine nouns plural?

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