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	If you want to speak correct Polish, you must know each noun's gender. Basically, in Polish and other languages, nouns are often accompanied by adjectives describing them (big city, fantastic result, terrible performances, etc.). In Polish, adjectives have different forms and must match nouns. Polish distinguishes between the 3 genders: masculine (rodzaj męski), feminine (rodzaj żeński), and neuter (rodzaj nijaki).		If you want to speak correct Polish, you must know each noun's gender. Basically, in Polish and other languages, nouns are often accompanied by adjectives describing them (big city, fantastic result, terrible performances, etc.). In Polish, adjectives have different forms and must match nouns. Polish distinguishes between the 3 genders: masculine (rodzaj męski), feminine (rodzaj żeński), and neuter (rodzaj nijaki).
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			* Other lessons: After mastering this lesson, you can also explore other related topics, such as our lessons on [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Verbs-and-Tenses\|Polish Grammar Verbs and Tenses]], [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Conditional-Mood\|Polish Grammar - Conditional Mood]], and [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjective-Agreement\|Adjective Agreement]] to further improve your Polish language skills. Good luck!

	After mastering this lesson, you can also explore other related topics, such as our lessons on [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Verbs-and-Tenses\|Polish Grammar Verbs and Tenses]], [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Conditional-Mood\|Polish Grammar - Conditional Mood]], and [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjective-Agreement\|Adjective Agreement]] to further improve your Polish language skills. Good luck!
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	== Gender of Nouns in Polish ==		== Gender of Nouns in Polish ==

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	[[File:Poland-Timeline-PolyglotClub.png\|thumb]]		[[File:Poland-Timeline-PolyglotClub.png\|thumb]]
	Hi Polish Learners! 😃		Hi Polish Learners! 😃

	➡ In today's lesson we will learn ~~How~~ to use genders in Polish.		➡ In today's lesson, we will learn how to use genders in Polish.

	Polish is a tough language to learn and that's common knowledge.		Polish is a tough language to learn, and that's common knowledge. The reason behind it is not only the alphabet (which has 32 letters as opposed to English's 26) but, among other things, gender. It can be really confusing for non-native speakers trying to learn Polish because the language is gendered.

	The reason behind it is not only the alphabet (which has 32 letters as opposed to English 26) but among other things, gender.

	It can be really confusing for non-native speakers ~~that are~~ trying to learn Polish because the language is gendered.

	If you want to speak correct Polish, you must know each noun gender. Basically, in Polish and other languages, nouns are often accompanied by adjectives describing them (big city, fantastic result, terrible performances, etc.). In Polish, adjectives have different forms and must match nouns.

	~~Polish distinguishes between the 3 genders:~~
	~~# masculine (rodzaj męski)~~
	~~# feminine (rodzaj żeński)~~
	~~# neuter (rodzaj nijaki)~~

			If you want to speak correct Polish, you must know each noun's gender. Basically, in Polish and other languages, nouns are often accompanied by adjectives describing them (big city, fantastic result, terrible performances, etc.). In Polish, adjectives have different forms and must match nouns. Polish distinguishes between the 3 genders: masculine (rodzaj męski), feminine (rodzaj żeński), and neuter (rodzaj nijaki).

			After mastering this lesson, you can also explore other related topics, such as our lessons on [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Verbs-and-Tenses\|Polish Grammar Verbs and Tenses]], [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Conditional-Mood\|Polish Grammar - Conditional Mood]], and [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjective-Agreement\|Adjective Agreement]] to further improve your Polish language skills. Good luck!
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	* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Polish Adjectives]]		* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Polish Adjectives]]

	==~~Related~~ Lessons==		==Other Lessons==
	* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Perfective-and-imperfective-verbs\|Perfective and imperfective verbs]]		* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Perfective-and-imperfective-verbs\|Perfective and imperfective verbs]]
	* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Adjectives]]		* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Adjectives]]
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	* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Past-Tense\|Past Tense]]		* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Past-Tense\|Past Tense]]
	* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Plural\|Plural]]		* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Plural\|Plural]]
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Gender of Nouns in Polish

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	# Feminine nouns generally end in -a, in -i, or in a soft consonant (ń, ć…)		# Feminine nouns generally end in -a, in -i, or in a soft consonant (ń, ć…)
	# Neuters end in -o, -e, -ę or -um<br>		# Neuters end in -o, -e, -ę or -um<br>


	Unfortunately, there are many exceptions. Some genders are consistent with the meaning, for example the masculine:		Unfortunately, there are many exceptions. Some genders are consistent with the meaning, for example the masculine:
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	* wykładowca (teacher),		* wykładowca (teacher),
	* dentysta (male dentist and for a woman it would be dentistka).		* dentysta (male dentist and for a woman it would be dentistka).


	The masculine is divided into "personal animates" (names expressing a human being), non-personal animates (an animal), inanimate (an object or an idea).		The masculine is divided into "personal animates" (names expressing a human being), non-personal animates (an animal), inanimate (an object or an idea).

	* In the singular, the masculine are distinguished into animate (humans and animals) and inanimate (objects).		* In the singular, the masculine are distinguished into animate (humans and animals) and inanimate (objects).
	* In the plural, they are distinguished into personal (humans) and impersonal (animals and objects). Often, the plurals of different genders are common, except the personal masculine.		* In the plural, they are distinguished into personal (humans) and impersonal (animals and objects). Often, the plurals of different genders are common, except the personal masculine.


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	➡ In today's lesson we will learn How to use genders in Polish.		➡ In today's lesson we will learn How to use genders in Polish.

	~~Happy learning!~~

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	Polish is a tough language to learn and that's common knowledge.		Polish is a tough language to learn and that's common knowledge.
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	If you want to speak correct Polish, you must know each noun gender. Basically, in Polish and other languages, nouns are often accompanied by adjectives describing them (big city, fantastic result, terrible performances, etc.). In Polish, adjectives have different forms and must match nouns.		If you want to speak correct Polish, you must know each noun gender. Basically, in Polish and other languages, nouns are often accompanied by adjectives describing them (big city, fantastic result, terrible performances, etc.). In Polish, adjectives have different forms and must match nouns.



	Polish distinguishes between the 3 genders:		Polish distinguishes between the 3 genders:
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	# feminine (rodzaj żeński)		# feminine (rodzaj żeński)
	# neuter (rodzaj nijaki)		# neuter (rodzaj nijaki)


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	== Gender of Nouns in Polish ==		== Gender of Nouns in Polish ==
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	# Neuters end in -o, -e, -ę or -um<br>		# Neuters end in -o, -e, -ę or -um<br>

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	Unfortunately, there are many exceptions. Some genders are consistent with the meaning, for example the masculine:		Unfortunately, there are many exceptions. Some genders are consistent with the meaning, for example the masculine:
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	* In the plural, they are distinguished into personal (humans) and impersonal (animals and objects). Often, the plurals of different genders are common, except the personal masculine.		* In the plural, they are distinguished into personal (humans) and impersonal (animals and objects). Often, the plurals of different genders are common, except the personal masculine.

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	* This Baby (NEUTRAL GENDER) - '''TO''' dziecko		* This Baby (NEUTRAL GENDER) - '''TO''' dziecko

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	=== Adjectives ===		=== Adjectives ===
	For instance, English adjective 'good' in Polish language has got following forms: dobry (when agrees with grammatically masculine noun), dobra (when agrees with grammatically feminine nouns), dobre (when agrees with grammatically neuter nouns). So you would say:		For instance, English adjective 'good' in Polish language has got following forms: dobry (when agrees with grammatically masculine noun), dobra (when agrees with grammatically feminine nouns), dobre (when agrees with grammatically neuter nouns). So you would say:
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	More information: [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Adjective Agreement in Polish]]		More information: [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Adjective Agreement in Polish]]
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	=== Verbs ===		=== Verbs ===
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	In Polish past tenses we must add the right letter in the end of verb depending on the gender.		In Polish past tenses we must add the right letter in the end of verb depending on the gender.


	For example :		For example :
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	➡ JA BYŁ'''AM''' (said by a woman)		➡ JA BYŁ'''AM''' (said by a woman)



	More information on [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Perfective-and-imperfective-verbs\|Polish Verbs]].		More information on [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Perfective-and-imperfective-verbs\|Polish Verbs]].

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	* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Perfective-and-imperfective-verbs\|Polish Verbs]]		* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Perfective-and-imperfective-verbs\|Polish Verbs]]
	* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Polish Adjectives]]		* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Polish Adjectives]]

			==Related Lessons==
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Perfective-and-imperfective-verbs\|Perfective and imperfective verbs]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Adjectives]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/być-to-be\|być to be]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Future-Tense\|Future Tense]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Indefinite-Articles-in-Polish\|Indefinite Articles in Polish]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Pronouns\|Pronouns]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adverbs\|Adverbs]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Past-Tense\|Past Tense]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Plural\|Plural]]

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	Hi Polish Learners! 😃		Hi Polish Learners! 😃

	➡ In today's lesson we will learn How to use genders in Polish.		➡ In today's lesson we will learn How to use genders in Polish.

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	While masculine and feminine are referring to men or women, neuter words refer ''either'' to babies or inanimate objects.		While masculine and feminine are referring to men or women, neuter words refer ''either'' to babies or inanimate objects.

	How can you guess the gender of nouns in Polish? Here are basic tips below (see also the video at the bottom of this page):		How can you guess the gender of nouns in Polish? Here are basic tips below (see also the [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Gender#Polish_Grammar_-_Nouns_Gender_-_How_to_guess_it.3F\|video]] at the bottom of this page):
	# Masculine ends with a hard consonant (spółgłoska) and a few -a.		# Masculine ends with a hard consonant (spółgłoska) and a few -a.
	# Feminine nouns generally end in -a, in -i, or in a soft consonant (ń, ć…)		# Feminine nouns generally end in -a, in -i, or in a soft consonant (ń, ć…)

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Sources

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	* https://www.po-polsku.fr/cas.php		* https://www.po-polsku.fr/cas.php
	* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_grammar		* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_grammar
	* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~J6b1oZ7Ah~~		* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6b1oZ7Ah8w
	* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4DQBG4vjJk		* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4DQBG4vjJk
	* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Perfective-and-imperfective-verbs\|Polish Verbs]]		* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Perfective-and-imperfective-verbs\|Polish Verbs]]
	* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Polish Adjectives]]		* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Polish Adjectives]]

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	=== Grammatical gender of Polish nouns ===		=== Grammatical gender of Polish nouns ===
	<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~J6b1oZ7Ah~~</youtube>		<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6b1oZ7Ah8w</youtube>

	=== Polish Grammar - Nouns Gender - How to guess it? ===		=== Polish Grammar - Nouns Gender - How to guess it? ===

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Gender of Nouns in Polish

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	While masculine and feminine are referring to men or women, neuter words refer ''either'' to babies or inanimate objects.		While masculine and feminine are referring to men or women, neuter words refer ''either'' to babies or inanimate objects.

			How can you guess the gender of nouns in Polish? Here are basic tips below (see also the video at the bottom of this page):
	# Masculine ends with a hard consonant (spółgłoska) and a few -a.		# Masculine ends with a hard consonant (spółgłoska) and a few -a.
	# Feminine nouns generally end in -a, in -i, or in a soft consonant (ń, ć…)		# Feminine nouns generally end in -a, in -i, or in a soft consonant (ń, ć…)
	# Neuters end in -o, -e, -ę or -um<br>		# Neuters end in -o, -e, -ę or -um<br>

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			Unfortunately, there are many exceptions. Some genders are consistent with the meaning, for example the masculine:
	~~However~~, there are many exceptions. Some genders are consistent with the meaning, for example the masculine:
	* poeta (poet),		* poeta (poet),
	* dziadzio (grandfather),		* dziadzio (grandfather),
	* wykładowca (teacher),		* wykładowca (teacher),
	* dentysta (male dentist and for a woman it would be dentistka).		* dentysta (male dentist and for a woman it would be dentistka).

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	* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Perfective-and-imperfective-verbs\|Polish Verbs]]		* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Perfective-and-imperfective-verbs\|Polish Verbs]]
	* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Polish Adjectives]]		* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Polish Adjectives]]

			==Related Lessons==
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Perfective-and-imperfective-verbs\|Perfective and imperfective verbs]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adjectives\|Adjectives]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/być-to-be\|być to be]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Future-Tense\|Future Tense]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Indefinite-Articles-in-Polish\|Indefinite Articles in Polish]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Pronouns\|Pronouns]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adverbs\|Adverbs]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Past-Tense\|Past Tense]]
			* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Plural\|Plural]]